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Crockpot Crack Chicken

Crockpot crack chicken is a go-to family favorite for weeknight dinner. This creamy, high-protein slow cooker dinner packs 49 grams of protein and about 400 calories per serving.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Crockpot Crack Chicken, Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 414kcal
Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounce reduced fat cream cheese 1 block
  • ⅓ cup ranch seasoning I used Trader Joes'
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, see notes
  • green onion garnish

Instructions

  • Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the cream cheese on top of the chicken, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning over everything.
    Crockpot crack chicken ingredients with raw chicken breasts, cream cheese, and broth in slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it in a bowl or on a cutting board, then return it to the slow cooker. Stir the chicken into the broth and cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy. Stir in crumbled bacon. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let it sit for a few minutes until melted. Garnish with green onions and serve.
    Crockpot crack chicken served from slow cooker with bacon, cheddar, and green onion

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Notes

  • If your slow cooker has a nonstick insert, avoid shredding the chicken directly in the pot with metal forks.
  • If the mixture seems a little thin at first, let it sit for a few minutes after stirring. It will thicken as it rests.
  • This is great served on buns, over baked potatoes, over rice, with chips, or with veggies.

Air Fryer Bacon

To cook the bacon in the air fryer, place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, checking as needed, until the bacon is crisp to your liking. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble before stirring into the chicken.
If your bacon is thick cut, it may need a little longer. If it is very thin, start checking earlier.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Potassium: 746mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg