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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is creamy, cheesy, and packed with ranch flavor and crispy bacon. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that cooks low and slow—great for busy days. Serve it on buns, with chips, or over mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner everyone will love!
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photo of the finished slow cooker crack chicken
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 hours
High:2 hours
Total Time:5 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth add more if needed
  • 1 ½ packets 1 oz each ranch seasoning mix
  • 16 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 10 slices cooked and chopped bacon divided
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in your slow cooker.
  • Pour in the broth and sprinkle the ranch seasoning on top.
  • Add the cream cheese cubes, then cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  • When the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
  • Stir the shredded chicken back into the creamy mixture.
  • Mix in half the chopped bacon.
  • Sprinkle the top with shredded cheese, the rest of the bacon, and sliced green onions.
  • Let the cheese melt, then serve however you like—on a bun, with chips, or over veggies.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 480kcal
Author: carlycampbell