Get ready to meet your new weeknight hero: Crock Pot Crack Chicken! If you haven't heard of it, prepare for a delicious revelation. This dish earns its "crack" moniker because it's utterly, irresistibly addictive – once you taste it, you'll be hooked! It combines tender shredded chicken with creamy ranch, salty bacon, and savory cheese, all cooked to perfection with minimal effort in your slow cooker.
The
beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. It's a
dump-and-go meal that practically cooks itself, making it perfect for busy
days. And once it's done, you can serve it in a multitude of ways: piled high
on buns for sandwiches, wrapped in tortillas, served over rice or pasta, or
even as a low-carb option over a bed of greens.
Warning:
This recipe is known to cause extreme satisfaction and requests for seconds
(and thirds!). Let's get cooking!
Irresistible
Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless
chicken breasts
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch
seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
cheese (or a cheddar-jack blend)
- 8-10 slices bacon, cooked
and crumbled
- Optional for serving:
Hamburger buns, tortillas, rice, pasta, chopped green onions
Instructions:
1.
Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your
slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
2.
Add Cream Cheese & Broth: Cut the softened cream cheese into a few chunks and
distribute them around the chicken. Pour the chicken broth over everything.
3.
Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken
is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
4.
Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place
them on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
5.
Stir in Cheese & Bacon: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the
shredded cheddar cheese and most of the crumbled bacon (reserve some for
garnish if desired). Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and
fully incorporated, and the sauce is creamy and well-combined with the chicken.
6.
Serve:
Ladle the Crock Pot Crack Chicken onto your desired serving vessel – hamburger
buns, tortillas, over rice or pasta. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and
chopped green onions, if using.
Tips
for Crack Chicken Perfection:
- Don't Forget the Bacon: The smoky, salty crispness
of the bacon is essential to the "crack" factor.
- Shredding: The chicken will be so
tender, it will practically shred itself. If you prefer a chunkier
texture, you can lightly chop it instead of fully shredding.
- Cream Cheese Temperature: Using softened cream
cheese helps it melt and incorporate more smoothly into the sauce.
- Serving Suggestions: Get creative! It's
fantastic as a dip with tortilla chips, stuffed into baked potatoes, or
even mixed into macaroni and cheese.
- Make Ahead: This dish reheats
beautifully, making it excellent for meal prep throughout the week.
Once
you try this Crock Pot Crack Chicken, it's destined to become a regular in your
meal rotation. It's comfort food at its finest, with maximum flavor and minimal
fuss. Enjoy the addiction!
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