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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

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5.2 from 25 reviews
  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce made from cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: cooked bacon pieces or ½ cup chopped cooked bacon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken and Bacon: Place the chicken breasts and chopped cooked bacon into a 6-quart slow cooker, distributing them evenly.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, low-sodium chicken broth, ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Combine and Cook: Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and bacon in the slow cooker, covering the meat completely.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Serve the chicken whole or shred it with forks directly in the slow cooker. Enjoy it over angel hair pasta, steamed rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken thighs or tenderloins if preferred for juicier meat.
  • Use precooked real bacon bits for a quicker preparation.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to help it blend smoothly into the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 chicken breast with sauce)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, crack chicken recipe, creamy chicken, ranch chicken, slow cooker dinner, cheese chicken recipe, easy chicken slow cooker

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