Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe Easy Bacon Cheese Dinner
A creamy, cheesy, and smoky bacon crack chicken made effortlessly in a crockpot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish features tender shredded chicken in a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (or 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Season lightly with black pepper and garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Stir until smooth and creamy. Microwave cream cheese for 15-20 seconds if needed to soften.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir to combine with sauce and bacon.
- Sprinkle an additional ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid clumps. Cook bacon separately for best texture. Shred chicken while warm for better sauce absorption. If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or milk. Can be adapted for Instant Pot or baked in oven. Leftovers refrigerate up to 4 days and freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 38
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