Description
This Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a simple recipe perfect for a family dinner or busy weeknight meal. It delivers comfort food with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory bacon, making it an easy dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.75 cup cooked bacon pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature for 30 minutes before using
- 10.5 oz unsalted cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 oz dry ranch dressing seasoning packet
- 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded from a block for best melting results
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature by removing it from the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker and evenly sprinkle the cooked bacon pieces on top.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheddar cheese over medium heat, whisking until completely smooth and melted, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and bacon in the slow cooker, making sure all pieces are coated well.
- Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and stir it into the sauce until fully combined. Serve warm over your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta, with optional toppings like fresh herbs or extra cheese.
Notes
- Always soften cream cheese at room temperature before cooking to prevent a lumpy sauce
- Shred cheddar from a block yourself for the smoothest melt
- Chicken thighs can replace breasts and stay even more tender
- Frozen chicken can be used without thawing, just add 1 extra hour to cook time
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 550