Description
Crack Chicken is the ultimate creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with tender shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, this versatile dish is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it in sandwiches, over rice, or as a dip, and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cooked bacon, chopped (divided)
- ½ cup green onions, sliced (divided)
Optional Serving Ideas:
- Sandwich rolls
- Cooked rice or pasta
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Add the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken for added moisture.
- Season the Chicken
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cook on Low
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
- Add the Cheeses
- Stir in the cream cheese, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and let the cheeses melt (about 10 minutes). Stir to combine.
- Add Bacon and Green Onions
- Mix in half of the chopped bacon and green onions.
- Serve and Garnish
- Serve hot, topped with the remaining bacon and green onions.
Notes
- Make It Keto-Friendly: Skip bread or rice, and enjoy it as a low-carb main dish.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Instant Pot Option: Cook chicken, broth, and ranch on Manual High Pressure for 12 minutes, then shred and mix in cheeses.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American