Description
This slow cooker crack chicken is a creamy, cheesy, ranch-flavored dish packed with bacon and green onions. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, sliders, or served over rice for a satisfying and indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ – 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ lb bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
- ½ cup green onions, sliced, divided
- Hamburger buns, slider rolls, wraps, or rice for serving
Instructions
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Place chicken breasts evenly on the bottom. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours. Do not open the lid during cooking.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir in cubed cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add half the shredded cheddar, half the crumbled bacon, and half the sliced green onions. Mix well.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and bacon. Cover and let cook for another 5–10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve hot on buns, in wraps, or over rice.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne. This dish can be prepped in advance and reheated. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without bun or rice)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg