Crockpot Crack Chicken
A comforting and rich crockpot dish featuring chicken, cream cheese, ranch, and bacon, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast Protein source
- 12 oz cream cheese, room temp Adds creaminess
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor
- 2 Tbsp ranch powder Gives a tangy dressing flavor
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter Adds richness
- 1/4 cup chicken broth Provides moisture
- 1/2 tsp salt Enhances overall flavor
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Adds mild heat
- 8 oz bacon, chopped and cooked Offers a smoky flavor
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Provides creaminess and binding
Instructions
Preparation
- Place your 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast directly into the crockpot.
- Add the cream cheese to the crockpot with the chicken.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the chicken and cream cheese.
- Measure out 2 tablespoons of ranch powder and add it to the mixture.
- Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the crockpot.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper over all the ingredients.
- Gently stir to combine the ingredients and coat the chicken with the cream cheese and seasonings.
Cooking
- Cook the contents in the crockpot on low for about 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in 8 ounces of chopped and cooked bacon, mixing it into the shredded chicken.
- Mix in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese until it’s melted and well combined.
Notes
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, or as a topping for baked potatoes. Leftovers keep well and can be reheated easily.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 900mgSugar: 1g
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