Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

5 from 7 votes

Crave-worthy shredded Crack Chicken that's as versatile as it is tasty, including spicy options for those who love a little kick. Brought to you by the experts who literally wrote the book on slow cooking.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crack Chicken Recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning (1-ounce packet)
8 ounces cubed cream cheese
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon about 6 slices
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Place 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning. Slice 4 tablespoons salted butter and arrange slices over the chicken along with 8 ounces cubed cream cheese.
Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken gently inside the slow cooker using a fork.
Sprinkle 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon over the shredded chicken, followed by 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Replace the lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 10 minutes.
Serve hot plain or as a sandwich.

Notes

Spicy Variation Options (choose one)

Mix in a whole minced jalapeño and let it cook down with your chicken.
Add ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes with your ranch seasoning.
Add ¼ cup of Frank's Red Hot sauce drizzled over your chicken.
Serve it up with your favorite bottle of hot sauce on the side.

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