This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken recipe is a delicious combination of juicy chicken, cream cheese, crispy bacon and seasoned with ranch dressing mix. This pulled chicken recipe is so easy to make and makes a perfect dinner for the busy family on the go.
This is the perfect crock pot dinner for days that I am going to be the go. I will typically take the kids to school and come home and through everything together. Then, go and run my errands for the day. Right before I serve it I quickly shred the chicken and then my families dinner is ready to eat.
In the summertime I like to make Grilled Zucchini with this. But, when I have a little more time I will throw together a Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad as a side dish. I will also put a little less bacon in the pulled chicken and make my Garlic Roasted Potatoes recipe.
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Ingredients
If you would like a like to add a little cheesy goodness to this recipe. You can add one cup of cheddar cheese. Add it in when you add the bacon and green onions. I also did not include the buns in the calorie calculation. Because, this is a pretty versatile recipe that can be served on buns, tortillas, lettuce or even used as a dip.
- Chicken breasts – Boneless and skinless
- Plain cream cheese
- Ranch dressing seasoning
- Bacon – Cooked and chopped
- Black pepper
- Green onions – diced
- Garlic cloves – minced
How Long To Cook Crack Crock Pot Chicken?
Depending on how much time you have to cook this shredded chicken recipe. Will determine which setting to use on your crock pot. If you would like to start it in the morning set it on low and cook it for 6 to 8 hours. If you are in a little more of a hurry set it on high and cook it for 3 to 4 hours. Just make sure to cook the chicken to a internal temperature of 165 degrees.
How To Make Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
1-Start by placing the chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Add cream cheese, ranch dressing packets, black pepper, and minced garlic on top of chicken.
2-Cook chicken on high for 3½ to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. The Chicken will shred easily when ready.
3-Ten minutes before pulled chicken is done cooking, start to cook the bacon in a large skillet about 2-3 minutes on each side or until crispy. Chop the bacon into ¾ inch pieces and set aside.
4-Shred chicken, add the cooked bacon crumbles and green onion. Mix ingredients until combined. Serve immediately, Enjoy!
What To Serve with Crack Chicken?
- Over toasted hamburger or hoagie buns
- Serve over white or brown rice
- Inside baked potatoes
- With crackers as a dip
- Serve over mashed potatoes
Can You Freeze Crack Chicken?
Yes, you can totally freeze this crack chicken crockpot recipe. First, you will want to let the chicken cool to room temperature. Then, put it in a freezer- safe Tupperware or freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible to avoid freezer burn. You can store it in your freezer for up to 3 months.
The best way to reheat the crack chicken. Is to place it in the refrigerator over night to let it thaw. Then, you can get the portion you want and reheat in the oven or microwave. Once you have thawed the chicken do not refreeze it.
Other Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Easy Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
- Best Slow Cooker Beef And Broccoli
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 8 ounce blocks cream cheese
- 2 1 ounce ranch seasoning packets
- 1 pound bacon (cooked and cut into ¾ pieces)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup green onion (diced)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Add cream cheese, ranch dressing packets, black pepper, and minced garlic on top of chicken.
- Cook on high for 3½ to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. The Chicken will shred easily when ready.
- Ten minutes before pulled chicken is done cooking, start to cook the bacon in a large skillet about 2-3 minutes on each side or until crispy. Then, chop the bacon into ¾ inch pieces and set aside.
- Shred chicken in the crock pot with two forks.
- Add cooked and chopped bacon and green onion. Then combined ingredients until well incorporated.
- Serve while still hot. Enjoy!
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These were a huge hit! The flavors in the chicken are delicious and so tender in the crock pot! Thank you!
This was a quick and delicious dinner idea for my family! Putting on our regular rotation!
We had this for lunch yesterday and everyone finished their plate! I had to come back and tell you how amazing it was and how simple it was to toss in the slow cooker and forget about it. Thank you for sharing!
Burger recipes are always a hit in our house!! Love this
Oh wow – my family will love this! So easy to make, too! And one of the really great things about the slow cooker is definitely that it keeps the kitchen cool on hot summer days … all while getting dinner ready for you while you head out to enjoy the sunshine. Perfection! 🙂