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Crack Chicken

A close-up of crack chicken served in a bowl, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and chives.

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A creamy, savory shredded chicken recipe with ranch, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. It’s easy to make in a slow cooker and perfect for sandwiches or as a main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
  3. Add the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the cream cheese and seasoning.
  7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Serve on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or as a keto-friendly meal.
  • This recipe is great for meal planning.

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