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Crock Pot Crack Chicken

Creamy Crock Pot Crack Chicken for Ultimate Comfort Food

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy ranch sauce, topped with crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2-3 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs may be used for extra tenderness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon Pieces Can substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Must be softened before use to avoid lumps.
  • 1 can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup Low-sodium versions can be used for healthier options.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian variant.
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Dressing Seasoning Substitutable with homemade ranch seasoning if desired.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can use a different cheese like pepper jack for a spicy twist.

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Comfort Crock Pot Crack Chicken
  1. Begin by placing 2 to 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into your 6-quart slow cooker. Ensure they are evenly spread out.
  2. Sprinkle the cooked bacon pieces evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and dry ranch dressing seasoning. Stir continuously until smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Gently pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and bacon in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for about 4 to 6 hours.
  6. In the final 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
  7. Once cooked, shred the chicken gently with two forks right in the slow cooker and serve over rice, potatoes, or in soft tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing; this ensures a smooth sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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