Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken with Bacon
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy ranch and cream cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheeses. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 14 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 (or 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook 6 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and season lightly with black pepper.
- Spread the cream cheese and ranch mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks, then stir shredded chicken back into the creamy sauce in the slow cooker.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped bacon. Stir gently until cheeses melt and everything is combined.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired, cover, and cook on low for another 10-15 minutes to melt cheese and blend flavors.
- Serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwich buns.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps. Cook bacon separately to keep it crispy. Add shredded cheese near the end to prevent greasy texture. Check chicken doneness early if your slow cooker runs hot to avoid drying out the meat. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
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