CROCK POT CRACK CHICKEN RECIPE
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Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe is an easy ‘dump and go’ slow cooker recipe that is so good you’ll be addicted to it! Ten minutes of prep with ingredients you probably already have and it has endless meal possibilities.
Also, try this family favorite>Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken
Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe
Hey, hey, it’s also a keto-friendly recipe! It’s filled with bacon, cheese,
My best friend, Lisa, shared this recipe with me a few years back before I started blogging. It’s a staple in my house.
First things first…What is ‘CRACK CHICKEN’?
Crack Chicken is the name of the combination of chicken,
There are variations of the recipe but the basic ingredients are the four noted above. Some people add cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onions, mayonnaise, etc.
I for one think chicken,
Why is this so dang good?
There are a few reasons why Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe is so good
- Primarily, this is a ‘dump and go’ slow cooker recipe. I say primarily because you do not want to cook the bacon in a slow cooker. Hence, you will either need to cook the bacon, crumble it, then add it to the Crock-Pot at the end of the cooking process. Or, you can use store-bought bacon bits. While real bacon, cooked and crumbled is much better and cost a lot less per ounce, store-bought bacon bits save a lot of time.
- It’s Keto friendly.
- Get my favorite slow cooker here.
- As well, Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe is perfect by itself, it’s also great on a sandwich, in a tortilla, over nachos, as a dip, in quiche, on pizza, over pasta, rice, or potatoes, or on a lettuce wrap for another low carb option!
HOW DO YOU MAKE CRACK CHICKEN IN THE SLOW COOKER?
- Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts so you don’t have a lot of extra fat in the recipe. You can use skinless, boneless thighs.
- I use two packets of seasoning. Otherwise, to me, it was a bit bland.
- Add the mayonnaise and Colby cheddar cheese at the end and stir until melted. (I recommend this mayonnaise.)
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Yes, absolutely. Although I don’t have an Instant Pot I have friends that do. Check out Instant Pot Crack Chicken.
You can eat this by itself, on a bun, or in a tortilla wrap. I also made Bacon Chicken Ranch Sliders which are excellent.
Simply brown the chicken in a skillet. Next, add the remaining ingredients and cook them all in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes. When the chicken is cooked through, shred it then follow the instructions in the original recipe.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Deciding what to pair with your chickencan be just as important as the main dish! Here are a few ideas that complement its hearty, comforting nature.
Vegetables
Try seasonal vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or green beans for a healthy side. If you need a side with a bit more flare, the sides below are a delicious accompaniment.
- Mexican Kale Slaw
- Tex Mex Cole Slaw
- Vinegar Slaw (wonderful with the creamy sauce of this chicken!)
- Deconstructed Green Bean Bundles
- Crispy Roast Potatoes
- ‘Baked’ Sweet Potato
Salads
Try a light salad. Their sweetness offers a delightful contrast to the creamy, savory elements of the casserole.
- Orange Salad
- Wedge Salad
- Napa Cabbage Ramen Slaw (Salad)
- Best Cobb Salad for a crowd
- Green Goddess Salad
Bread
You can’t go wrong with a slice of warm, crusty bread. It’s perfect for soaking up any creamy sauce left on your plate. Whether it’s a chunk of baguette or a slice of artisan sourdough, bread makes every bite better.
This chicken recipe freezes well. Freeze it in an airtight container (<my favorite freezer containers) and let it thaw fully before reheating, you can definitely make this cooked chicken days ahead of time and store it in your freezer.
Yes, absolutely. Chicken thighs have so much flavor.
The FDA does not recommend using frozen chicken in the slow cooker because of the length of time it takes to cook. If you do use frozen, check the internal temperature of the chicken breast with an instant-read thermometer. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165°F.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken breasts
- Ranch dressing seasoning store-bought or my homemade recipe
- Cream cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Colby/Cheddar cheese (or you can use just cheddar)
- Bacon
- Green onions
Since you asked…
Stock up on boneless, skinless chicken breasts when they are on sale. There are plentiful chicken recipes on my site for boneless, skinless chicken.
You can use more than 2 pounds of chicken without changing the other ingredients and it’ll still be good. As well, you can double the recipe and it will still be good. It’s a very versatile recipe!
Also, you can omit mayonnaise if it’s not your thing. I like the tang mayo that gives this recipe but it’s good without it too.
Furthermore, if you don’t want it as creamy, you can half the
You can use the Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken as a filling for these recipes.
While you’re here, check out these delicious slow cooker recipes!
UPDATE 11-12-19: I read your comments and a lot of you thought the recipe as written is too salty. Therefore, I created a Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe so that you can control the salt in this recipe. You can substitute this homemade ranch seasoning for the packs listed below in the recipe. (3 tablespoons of this mix = 1 packet of store-bought seasoning mix) CLICK HERE FOR HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING RECIPE
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Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 to 4 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless (about 2 pounds)
- 2 {1-ounce packages} Ranch dressing mix *SEE HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING RECIPE IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR SEASONING AND CONTROL THE SALT.
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pound bacon cook and crumbled
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 to 3 tablespoons green onions sliced (optional ingredient)
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced (optional ingredient)
Instructions
- Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe – Slow Cooker, fast, easy, keto recipe. See 'what to serve with crack chicken' in the post above.
- Please read the post above as well as the comments if you have a question.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and cream cheese over chicken.
- Cook on high 3 hours or low 5 to 6 hours.
- With 2 forks, shred chicken and stir. Stir in mayonnaise. Sprinkle cheese, bacon, green onions, and jalapenos over chicken. Serve on buns, lettuce leaves, or soft or crunchy tortilla shells
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Am I missing the part where Paula lists the actual, you know… recipe?
if you were able to comment, you had to scroll past the recipe
April 4, 2020. Due to the Covid19 pandemic we have a stay at home order so once I realized we had no cream cheese I was bummed. Then I noticed a new container of garden vegetable cream cheese and it was crack chicken on! I also had to swap ranch for dry Italian seasoning but it was a delicious hit for my picky eaters!!
Yum, I like those changes. I’m going to try it your way
sounds good but I can’t stand ranch dressing. maybe just 1 pkg, Italian? other ideas
Yes, I think Italian seasoning would be delish!
Damn, people are tough! Sounds like a great recipe, will try soon.
Right! It’s a great recipe – my family loves it.
Ok not sure if this is a stupid question but do you make the dressing or just sprinkle the powder on the chicken?
No, just use the powder.
Can I serve over rice?
Yes, it’ll be delicious over rice
I’ve just started about a half hour ago – on High. The cream cheese and dressing are burning on the sides so I added some heavy cream. FYI – only do this on Low, don’t do high, LOL.
I did it on high and had some burning-because I tried to mix the melted cream cheese and the ranch. I’m just going to let it go the next time and see what happens.
Can you do this recipe without shredding the chicken?
yes
Can I substitute store bought ranch dressing in a bottle? And, if so, how would I modify the recipe?
Thanks.
That would probably work just fine, but I haven’t tested it that way.
How long will it keep it the fridge?
5 OR 6 DAYS