Unbelievable Crockpot Crack Chicken (Bacon Cheddar Ranch) in 1 shot
Creamy shredded chicken with bacon, cheddar, and ranch, perfect for sandwiches, dips, or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning over chicken.
- Add softened cream cheese to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon.
- If desired, add chicken broth to reach desired consistency.
- Stir until cheese is melted and ingredients are well combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is freezer-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg