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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken thighs cooked low and slow in a delicious ranch seasoning and cream cheese mixture. Enhanced with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and fresh green onions, it’s perfect served over rice, baked potatoes, or sandwich rolls for a comforting and easy meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim off excess fat if desired)
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix

Cheese and Bacon

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 8 slices bacon (sliced, cooked, and drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Garnishes

  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker, trimming off any excess fat beforehand if desired to reduce greasiness.
  2. Add seasoning and cream cheese: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken thighs. Then, place the cream cheese in chunks or spread on top of the chicken to melt during cooking.
  3. Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 7 hours, avoiding opening the lid during this time to maintain heat and moisture for perfectly tender chicken.
  4. Shred the chicken and mix: After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the melted cream cheese throughout the shredded chicken to create a creamy texture. Then mix in the cooked and drained bacon slices evenly.
  5. Add cheddar cheese and melt: Spread the mixture into an even layer and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
  6. Serve: Serve the crack chicken hot over rice, baked potatoes, or on sandwich rolls. Garnish with the sliced green onions for a fresh, mild onion flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred; they work well with this recipe.
  • Increasing the chicken quantity beyond 2 lbs is possible without altering the other ingredient amounts.
  • To add a spicy kick, use a spicy ranch seasoning packet or add 1 jalapeño pepper to the slow cooker.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/slow-cooker-crack-chicken-recipe/