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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy, cheesy dish made with chicken, ranch dressing, and bacon, perfect for sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 527 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

for the chicken

  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

for serving

  • 8 slices bacon fried until crisp

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Spray a crock pot with cooking spray, then place the chicken breasts in the pot. Add the cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and hot sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks. Stir the cream cheese mixture in the pot until smooth, then add the chicken back into the pot. Stir in the grated cheese. Cover and cook 30-60 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • To serve, scoop the chicken onto the hamburger buns and top with bacon.

Notes

You do not need to add water to the pot as the chicken will release its own natural juices. For even more flavorful chicken use boneless chicken thighs. Double or triple the recipe for larger crowds or to freeze some for later. Trim excess fat from the chicken before cooking for a smoother sauce. Shred the chicken while warm so it pulls apart easily and mixes well. Toast the hamburger buns lightly to help hold the creamy filling. Add mushrooms, diced chilies or jalapenos, red or green onions, diced tomatoes, or add a slice of American cheese to the sandwich. Add green onions or sliced pickles for freshness and crunch. Serve in a hamburger bun, over rice, over noodles, wrapped in a tortilla, in a lettuce wrap, with crackers, over a baked potato, or with pretzel rolls. This recipe is great to make ahead and can be stored in the fridge for up to four days or frozen for longer storage. Make ahead and store covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freeze in a Ziploc or storage container for 1-2 months. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove. Add a bit of milk to smooth it out as it warms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 718mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 928IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bacon Sandwich, cheesy chicken, chicken recipe, crockpot recipe, easy dinner, Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
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