Crockpot Crack Chicken: Addictive Bacon Cheddar Ranch
A creamy and addictive shredded chicken recipe featuring bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for sandwiches, dips, or as a main dish over pasta or rice. This is a guaranteed family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes - 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
- Add the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Pour 1/4 cup of water into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Continue to cook on low for another 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, you can add a little more water or chicken broth.
- Feel free to add more cheese or bacon to your preference.
- This recipe is great for meal prep as it reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 450-500
- Sugar: Approx. 2-3g
- Sodium: Varies based on ranch mix and bacon
- Fat: Approx. 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15-18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 4-6g
- Fiber: 0-1g
- Protein: Approx. 40-45g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150-180mg