Description
A rich and creamy slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions, perfect for serving on buns or tortillas for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced
To Serve
- Buns, croissants, or tortillas, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the chicken, then place the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cook the mixture: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and mix: Remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Add toppings: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Stir everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy crack chicken onto buns, croissants, or tortillas and enjoy immediately for a delicious and hearty meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of bacon based on your preference for smokiness and saltiness.
- If you want a thicker consistency, let the crockpot sit uncovered for 15-30 minutes after cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a little garlic powder or black pepper when seasoning the chicken.
- This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- Leftovers make great fillings for wraps or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
