Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Ranch Bacon Dinner
A creamy, tangy, and smoky slow cooker chicken dish with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar cheese that is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 2.5 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: splash of chicken broth to thin sauce
Instructions
- Cook 6 slices of bacon until crispy, either in a skillet or oven. Drain on paper towels, then crumble once cooled (about 10-15 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, soften 8 ounces of cream cheese by microwaving in 15-second bursts if needed. Add 1 packet ranch seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Spread the ranch cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix well with the creamy sauce.
- Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon. Stir gently until the cheese melts and everything is combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or with steamed veggies.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick after shredding, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen it. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently to prevent drying out the chicken. Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. Bacon can be baked on a rack in the oven to reduce mess. For oven cooking, bake covered at 325°F for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
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