Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken with Bacon Crumbles
A creamy, smoky, and addictive crockpot chicken recipe with bacon crumbles that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser for families and picky eaters alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup (about 100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste (about ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper)
- Optional: chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Dollop the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle 6 slices worth of cooked, crumbled bacon directly over the cream cheese mixture. Save a couple slices for garnish later.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and mix everything together until creamy and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle the reserved bacon crumbles and chopped green onions on top for garnish.
- Serve warm over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or toasted bread.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Do not overcook chicken to avoid dryness. Cook bacon until crispy for best texture. Shred chicken while warm for better flavor blending. Adjust salt after tasting due to ranch seasoning. Optional: add a splash of milk or chicken broth if mixture is too thick after shredding. Can substitute shredded cheddar with Monterey Jack or mozzarella. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and turkey or coconut bacon. Frozen chicken should be thawed before cooking for even results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 38
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