Description
Mouth-watering Crack Chicken Recipe delivers creamy, zesty comfort in one irresistible dish. Tender shredded chicken mingles with ranch seasoning and cream cheese, promising a flavor explosion that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully place unseasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker, evenly distributing ranch seasoning across the surface to ensure comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Generously spread softened cream cheese over the chicken, creating a rich and creamy layer that will penetrate the meat during cooking.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chicken to simmer on low temperature for 4-6 hours, or alternatively on high for 2-3 hours, until the meat becomes exceptionally tender and fully cooked.
- Utilize two forks to meticulously shred the chicken, thoroughly incorporating it with the velvety cream cheese mixture to create a uniform consistency.
- Introduce crispy crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the dish.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to enable the cheese to melt completely and harmonize all flavors.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions on top, adding a vibrant garnish that provides a subtle crisp texture and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly seasoned by patting them dry before adding salt and pepper for better flavor absorption.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to spread more easily and create a smoother, more consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Opt for low-sodium ranch seasoning if watching salt intake, and choose thick-cut bacon for extra crunch and richer flavor profile.
- use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for lower fat version, or turkey bacon for lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg