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Crack Chicken

June 28, 2016 by Kristin 77 Comments

Let me start out by answering the question going through your mind right now. Why is it called crack chicken?? Well, because this chicken is addicting! Seriously! My kids were licking their plates clean afterwards (well, trying to at least before I stopped them…..that’s just weird, right?!).

A few weeks ago, I was having one of those crazy busy summer days and knew that if I didn’t something in my slow cooker that morning, dinner would be “take out” that night. Luckily, I had all the ingredients on hand for this chicken and it took less than 5 minutes to put together! Using only 4 ingredients, this meal is budget friendly as well!

After being out all day and coming home, not only did our house smell amazing, but dinner was ready!! I served ours as sandwiches, but this chicken would also be great over pasta, rice, or by itself!!

However you choose to serve this, you’ll love it!! Leftovers the next day were just as tasty served cold, so serve it as you desire because the possibilities are endless!

Enjoy!

Crack Chicken

Crack Chicken

5 from 7 votes
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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
 
Move over crockpot recipes. This recipe for Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is going to be your new favorite recipe to make! Only 4 ingredients needed!
Servings: 6
Author: The Cookin' Chicks
Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a slow cooker, place the chicken on the bottom, followed by the cream cheese, dry Ranch mix, and bacon.

  2. Place lid on slow cooker and cook low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4 hours.

  3. Remove lid and shred chicken using two forks.

  4. Serve on its own, on a bun as a sandwich, wrap, over pasta, rice, etc.

Crack Chicken


Crack Chicken
Crack Chicken

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  1. Tabby

    July 4, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    It didn’t need any kind of liquid added?

  2. Kristin

    July 5, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Nope, the chicken will release some juices and it is plenty! Enjoy!

  3. Beverly

    July 5, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Could this be frozen for later use?

  4. Kristin

    July 6, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Sure! Once cooked, I have frozen the leftovers and they have been great!

  5. Kim

    July 12, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    How many servings per chicken breast?

  6. Kristin

    July 14, 2016 at 7:56 am

    This recipe serves about 8, depending on how big the chicken breasts are 😉

  7. Midge8

    July 18, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Sorry, this just didn’t get it. Made it tonight and I won’t make it again. No flavor, none what so ever.

  8. Karen

    July 30, 2016 at 10:31 am

    This is delicious! I used chicken thighs because it’s what I had. Very rich and flavorful. So simple too. I can’t imagine why the one reviewer said it had no flavor, it sure does! I topped mine with a little smoked paprika and tossed in a finely chopped jalapeño. This is a keeper!

  9. Kristin

    July 30, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    So glad you enjoyed it!!

  10. Rich

    July 31, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Only 1 lb of Chicken?

  11. Kristin

    August 1, 2016 at 6:25 am

    Yep! If you increase to 2lbs, be sure to add another block of cream cheese!

  12. MLL

    August 6, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    This was not good at all and everyone I know that made it didn’t like it either. Looks good and easy to make but it doesn’t taste good

  13. Kristin

    August 8, 2016 at 6:36 am

    Sorry it wasn’t a hit with you!

  14. Emily

    August 24, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Should chicken be frozen or thawed?

  15. Kristin

    August 25, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Either works great, just changes the cooking time a bit. I almost always use frozen since I tend to forget to thaw it, but no biggie either way!

  16. Deb

    August 27, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    I left in on high for fours hours and it burnt the ranch dressing. I had no liquid from the chicken breasts. Didn’t turn out so well.

  17. Kristin

    August 29, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Oh no!! What a bummer!! I haven’t had that issue so I am not sure what happened! Sorry it didn’t turn out!

  18. Annette Johnson

    September 7, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    This looks really good, but I need to cut out as much fat as possible for my family. Has anyone tried non fat or reduced fat cream cheese?

  19. Samantha

    September 7, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I made this with 2 lbs of chicken, 1 1/2 blocks of cream cheese, 2 packets of ranch and some smoked paprika and of course bacon! It was delicious! Thank you for this recipe! When served I added some cheddar jack cheese and hot sauce and it made it out of this world.

  20. Kristin

    September 8, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    I accidentally bought non fat cream cheese a few weeks back when I made this and it worked great!!

  21. Kristin

    September 8, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Yea! So glad you enjoyed it!!

  22. Frank

    September 11, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Couple notes….I did 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs so I doubled the recipe and did one pack of green onion and one pack of ranch instead of 2 raches. Added a container of chopped onion and a container of chopped diced peppers along with 3 tablespoons of jalapeno and some garlic powder. This is FRIGGIN MONEY. For those who said their’s was dry…not sure how (I know the veggies added some moisture but I ended up having to do a corn starch slurrie to tighten it up. That being said, this is a GREAT recope. My wife and her neighborhood friends were in the pool today and they kept sliding by the slow cooker and trying spoonfuls. Had to give them all the receipe. Can see this being great on fettucine as well.

  23. Anonymous

    September 12, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    Although the flavor was good, it was VERY salty. I’ll probably make this again but with 1/2 the ranch or another 1/2 bar of cream cheese.

  24. Kristin

    September 13, 2016 at 5:34 am

    Yea!! I am so glad to hear it is a hit with the neighborhood and your family! I love the variety you added to this, I will have to keep that in mind for next time!! Have a great day!!

  25. Kristin

    September 13, 2016 at 5:34 am

    That would work great too!! Glad you enjoyed it!

  26. Angela

    September 14, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Can this be done on the stove or in the oven?

  27. Kristin

    September 16, 2016 at 5:57 am

    Hmmm, I have never tried it before, however, the oven would work I believe. I would guess at 350 until chicken is cooked, shred and add ingredients, and put back in oven for an additional 15-20 minutes. Hope that helps!!

  28. Christina Criswell

    October 22, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Deliciousness!! I made this for a work potluck and it was a huge hit. I use a block of cream cheese for every 2 chicken breasts and we added rotel. First time we bought different breads and had it as a sandwich the next time we cooked rotini pasta and ate it with that. Yum yum yum.

  29. Kristin

    October 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Ooooo I love the addition of Rotel, great thinking! So glad you all enjoy this!

  30. Donna

    October 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Very good….will use again…..I added a little water and put it over black beans and rice….topped with salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese. I didn’t have bacon but will be sure to have it next time and try as a sandwich….thanks for this easy, versatile recipe.

  31. Kristin

    October 30, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Oh yum! I love the changes you made! So glad you enjoyed this!

  32. Sue

    November 1, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Do you cut up the block of cream cheese?

  33. Kristin

    November 1, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    You can if desired, I usually just plop it in whole! Enjoy!!

  34. Chris

    November 19, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Can you double the recipe in one large crock pot?

  35. Kristin

    November 21, 2016 at 6:33 am

    Definitely! I have done that before and it works great! Enjoy!

  36. Amanda

    November 28, 2016 at 9:29 am

    If chicken is frozen how long should it cook in crockpot?

  37. Kristin

    November 28, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    The time in the recipe is perfect for frozen chicken! I almost never thaw my chicken first as I typically don’t know what I am cooking until I am needing to make something, haha!! Hope you enjoy this!!

  38. chuck

    January 13, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Could you add a few boneless skinless thighs, or would it be be too much juice

  39. Paul brush

    January 13, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Could you use all the chicken pieces and demon when done.just wondering if the dark meat will shread.

  40. Kristin

    January 16, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Sure! Dark meat would work great and gets just as tender, so shredding works perfect! Enjoy!

  41. Kristin

    January 16, 2017 at 10:21 am

    No problem at all, that would work out great!!

  42. Sandra Engle

    July 1, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    I’m making now almost ready. Way to soupy. I haven’t shredded yet. Can I drain before shredding? And adding bacon and cheese? We want sandwiches.

  43. Kristin

    July 3, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Hmmm, shouldn’t have been soupy, but no issues draining! Hope it turned out great!

  44. AJ

    September 8, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    Is it good cold? We’re thinking of taking it to a tailgate. I do have the option to plug the crock in at the tailgate w/a portable outlet. I’ve made this before and we love it. We always make a huge batch and serve on sweet rolls. I add Dijon to the roll and it’s so good.

  45. Kristin

    September 8, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    Hi!! This is actually quite tasty cold! My kids prefer theirs warm, but I love this cold served on a salad! I love the idea of adding Dijon!! Enjoy!

  46. Valerie Poppell

    October 4, 2018 at 7:06 am

    I have made this before and enjoyed it, but I have a couple questions. 1. You do not cook the bacon before it goes into the crockpot? 2. Can you use chicken that has already been cookex?

  47. Kristin

    October 4, 2018 at 7:11 am

    Hi! Yes, bacon is pre-cooked prior to going in slow cooker. If using chicken that is already cooked, it may get a little dry going into the slow cooker. If you were to skip the slow cooker, I am not sure how the cream cheese, ranch mix, etc would combine into the chicken. My guess, you probably wouldn’t want to do that, but its always worth a try! Enjoy!!

  48. Chuck

    November 12, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Very good recipe. Made this in a double batch. Split the batch and cranked up the heat on half and left the rest of it per the recipe. Had some guests over and between the family and the guests, totally wiped out this one. It’s a keeper!

  49. Kristin

    November 13, 2018 at 10:34 am

    So glad everyone enjoyed it!!

  50. TedC

    December 10, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    I want to try this recipe but I have a question. What would you suggest subbing the cream cheese with? My wife isn’t a fan of cheese, but I would like to try making something similar to this.

  51. Kristin

    December 11, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Hmmm, you can try sour cream or mayo?? Also ricotta cheese or cottage cheese works, but not liking cheese eliminates those! I would try 4 oz sour cream and 4 oz mayo in place of the cream cheese! Hope you enjoy!

  52. Alyssa

    December 28, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    About to make this. How long do I put it in the crockpot if the chicken is already thawed?

  53. Kristin

    December 29, 2018 at 7:49 am

    About 5-6 hours on low, 3-4 hours on high. Enjoy!!

  54. Angela

    January 8, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    Very rich. Could only eat a couple bites. I think it’d be better with some onions, mushrooms, green onions and less cream cheese.

  55. Kristin

    January 9, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    I have heard others cut the cream cheese in half, perhaps that would help?

  56. Tanya Clements

    January 17, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Absolutely delicious! Extremely flavorful..very rich though. I made a double batch thinking that a single wouldn’t be enough…hahaha..let’s just say I will be enjoying this goodness for a couple days to come. I had one sandwich and was FULL. Awesome recipe, will be making it again

  57. Kristin

    January 18, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Haha! Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you will be enjoying it all week! Try it over rice, in lettuce wraps, as a sandwich, or even over pasta to change it up as well!

  58. Kat H

    January 29, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Has anyone tried this in an instapot??? Just curious on the time???

  59. Kristin

    January 29, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    Ooooo, I like your thinking! Being that everything would be pre cooked minus the noodles, I would guess 3-5 minutes high, manual pressure with a quick release, but I haven’t personally tried it yet!

  60. Alex

    March 12, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this last night and it was excellent! I skipped the bacon since I’ve found bacon to get soggy in crockpot recipes and less cream cheese since I didn’t really know the weight of my chicken as it was previously portioned. It looked gross when it was first done but after shredding the chicken it mixed really well and was delicious and super easy!

  61. Kristin

    March 13, 2019 at 8:23 am

    So glad you enjoyed it! You can even add cooked bacon in at the end if desired!

  62. Alicia

    March 28, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    does this feed enough to bring to a postseason banquet for school?

  63. Kristin

    March 29, 2019 at 6:51 am

    You’ll get about 8 servings from this, possibly more depending on how its served and how big of portion people take! You can easily double this though!

  64. Victoria

    March 30, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight served it as a pasta dish and it was super amazing will definitely make this again!!

  65. Kristin

    March 31, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Oh yum! Love the idea of serving over pasta!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

  66. Wendy B

    May 22, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this a couple of times. Used a can of green chilis the first time. Did not have any this time, so I added Salsa Verde! AMAZING!!! Also, you can use the flavored cream cheese..the one with onion and chives, and it adds so much flavor!! This recipe is a hit!!!

  67. Wendy B

    May 22, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    PS…the REAL bacon pieces from Sam’s is a quick fix to cooking bacon. They are real and do not taste artificial!

  68. Kristin

    May 23, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Great idea on the flavored cream cheese, I will have to remember that!

  69. Kristin

    May 23, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Gotta love quick fixes! Thanks for the tip!

  70. Traci

    May 26, 2019 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    Just another way to use this chicken… I make enchilads out of it and they are amazing!

  71. Kristin

    May 27, 2019 at 8:28 am

    Oh wow! I never thought of that! Great idea, thanks!

  72. Abby

    September 1, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out fantastic! I served this over spicy Thia noodles. The spicy noodles with the flavors of the chicken was a perfect blend. I added red onions to the chicken and scallions to the noodles. Will be having it again. So easy to make. Awesome sauce!

  73. Kristin

    September 3, 2019 at 11:36 am

    Ooooo now THAT sounds yummy! I will have to remember that for next time! Glad you enjoyed!!

  74. Brittany

    October 10, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Omg this was AMAZING!!! Was my first crockpot meal,family loved it. I added shredded Parmesan cheese (put on top of chicken before adding everything). Plus added very little water.

  75. Kristin

    October 12, 2019 at 9:33 am

    Yea!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this!!

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