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Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken is a luscious, flavorful dish made by slow-cooking chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Tender shredded chicken is infused with creamy goodness and smoky bacon, making it perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or serving on buns for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 8 oz block cream cheese

Add-ins

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon, depending on preference
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 green onions, sliced

Serving

  • Buns, croissants, or tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crockpot: Place the 2 lbs of chicken breasts evenly in the crockpot. Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
  2. Add cream cheese: Place the 8 oz block of cream cheese on top of the chicken and ranch seasoning in the crockpot without stirring. This will slowly melt during cooking to infuse creaminess.
  3. Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. This allows the chicken to become tender and easily shred.
  4. Shred the chicken: After cooking, remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to combine the melted cream cheese with the shredded chicken.
  5. Add cheese, bacon, and green onions: Mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and cheese is melted.
  6. Serve: Spoon the creamy crack chicken mixture onto your choice of buns, croissants, or tortillas for tasty sandwiches or wraps. Enjoy warm for best flavor.

Notes

  • Adjust bacon quantity to personal preference for smokiness and texture.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or garlic powder along with the ranch mix.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • This recipe is great for meal prepping and can be used in various dishes like stuffed potatoes or salads.
  • To make it low-fat, substitute reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 200g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/creamy-crockpot-crack-chicken-recipe/