Description
Crack chicken brings irresistible comfort to dinner tables with its rich, cheesy goodness. Slow-cooked to perfection, this crowd-pleasing dish delivers creamy, savory flavors that will have everyone craving seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup (57 grams) cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water (optional, for thinning if needed)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the crockpot base, ensuring they sit flat and evenly.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning across the chicken surface, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Strategically scatter cream cheese cubes over the seasoned chicken, distributing them for maximum flavor infusion.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to meld and tenderize for 6-7 hours.
- Once cooking time elapses, verify chicken is completely cooked through by checking internal temperature.
- Utilize two forks to meticulously shred chicken directly within the crockpot, creating tender, pulled meat strands.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon pieces into the mixture, stirring until cheese melts smoothly.
- If the consistency appears dense, introduce a modest splash of chicken broth to create a more luxurious texture.
- Allow the mixture to continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes, enabling flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions across the top for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the rich, creamy chicken creation.
Notes
- Always choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and easy-to-shred result.
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese to ensure maximum richness and creamy texture in the dish.
- Crisp the bacon separately before adding to guarantee a crunchy texture that doesn’t get soggy in the slow cooker.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese and use turkey bacon to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 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: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg