Slow Cooker Crack Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Creamy chicken with bacon, cheese, and ranch seasoning made effortlessly in your slow cooker for maximum flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Proteins
01 -
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed
→ Dairy Components
02 -
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
03 -
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Flavor Enhancers
04 -
1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
05 -
8 slices bacon, cooked and drained
→ Garnish
06 -
½ cup sliced green onions
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Place trimmed chicken thighs in slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix evenly over chicken, then add cream cheese blocks on top.
02 -
Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low heat for 7 hours without opening during cooking time.
03 -
Remove lid and shred chicken directly in slow cooker using two forks. Mix thoroughly with cooking juices and cream cheese until well combined.
04 -
Stir in cooked bacon pieces, then top with shredded cheddar cheese. Replace lid and let cheese melt for 5 minutes.
05 -
Sprinkle sliced green onions over melted cheese before serving. Serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Chicken thighs provide more moisture and flavor than chicken breasts for optimal texture
02 -
Avoid opening slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature
03 -
Serve over white rice to balance the rich, salty flavors