This crack chicken recipe inspired countless spin-offs, from soft pretzels filled with cheese, ranch, and bacon to my favorite cheesy ranch potatoes. If you love creamy chicken dinners like angel chicken and my cheesy chicken and artichoke bake, just wait until you try it!
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Addictive flavors. This crack chicken is fully loaded with tender chicken, savory ranch, melty cheese, and smoky crumbled bacon. Just 4 simple ingredients transform into the most flavorful and creamy shredded chicken ever. 5 minutes of prep. Crack chicken couldn’t be easier to make in the crock pot or slow cooker. Just combine everything, and hit go. It’s perfect for weeknights, potlucks, last-minute dinners, and parties. Super versatile. Crack chicken is a delicious dinner served over rice, or you can serve it in a sandwich, tortilla, or lettuce wrap. I’ll even serve it hot from the slow cooker, like my crock pot chicken nacho dip, with bread or crackers for dunking.
For now, here are some quick notes on what you’ll need. Scroll down to the recipe card for a printable ingredients list with the full details.
Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Chicken thighs might take a little more time to cook. Cream Cheese – My favorite is Philadelphia cream cheese. The first time I made this recipe, I went all out and used their bacon cream cheese. They also make a jalapeno flavor if you’re after a spicy kick (also check out this creamy fiesta chicken). I recommend swapping only one of the blocks for flavored cream cheese so you don’t overdo it. Ranch Seasoning – Choose your favorite packets of store-bought ranch seasoning mix. Or, if you have a homemade mix that you love, go ahead and use it. Bacon – Cooked using your preferred method until it’s nice and crispy. Afterward, crumble or chop the bacon into smaller pieces.
My crack chicken is low-carb and keto-friendly on its own, or you can tuck it into a lettuce wrap or serve it with a green salad on the side. This chicken also makes a tasty topping for rice, enchiladas, or tacos, or I’ll serve it as a creamy dip with bread, crackers, or crunchy tortilla chips for dipping.
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