Description
A deliciously creamy and flavorful crockpot chicken recipe made with ranch dressing, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal served on buns or wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Dairy
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Meat
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon, depending on preference
Vegetables
- 4 green onions, sliced
Serving
- Buns, croissants, or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the chicken. Then, place the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken and ranch seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the flavors.
- Shred Chicken: After cooking, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it together with the melted cream cheese for a creamy texture.
- Add Cheese, Bacon, and Onions: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy crack chicken onto buns, croissants, tortillas, or your preferred bread option for a delicious sandwich or wrap.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.
- Adjust bacon quantity to taste, from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños before cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger crowds by increasing cooking time slightly.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freeze nicely for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
