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Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and savory slow cooker dish featuring tender shredded chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce made with cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and chicken broth. Topped with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, it’s perfect for serving on buns or over rice for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 ounces ranch dressing mix (powdered)

Toppings

  • 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or Colby Jack)
  • ½ cup green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Add Chicken to Crock Pot: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot, creating the base for your dish.
  2. Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour chicken broth over the chicken, then add cream cheese and sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly on top. This combination will create a creamy, flavorful sauce as it cooks.
  3. Cook Chicken: Set the crock pot to HIGH and cook for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
  4. Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Alternatively, you can shred the chicken directly in the crock pot if preferred for less mess.
  5. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Stir the sauce well in the crock pot, then add the shredded chicken back into the mixture, coating it thoroughly.
  6. Add Toppings: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and sliced green onions evenly throughout the chicken mixture.
  7. Serve Warm: Serve the crack chicken warm, either on sandwich buns for a hearty sandwich or in bowls as a comforting, cheesy chicken dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute the ranch dressing mix with your favorite ranch seasoning blend for a personalized flavor.
  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese to make a lighter version of the dish.
  • Make sure to cook the bacon until crispy for added texture and flavor.
  • This recipe works great as a dip; serve with crackers or tortilla chips if desired.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat easily in a microwave or stovetop.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 200g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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