Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a cult-favorite recipe for a reason—it is incredibly creamy, savory, and undeniably addicting. By slow-cooking chicken breasts with ranch seasoning and cream cheese, the meat becomes so tender it practically shreds itself, creating a rich base that is perfectly finished with salty bacon and sharp cheddar. Whether you’re piling it onto a brioche bun or serving it over a bed of rice, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Ingredients:

How to Make Slow Cooker Crack Chicken:

Step 1: Layer the Flavors: Lightly grease your slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom in an even layer. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the meat. Pour the 1/2 cup of chicken broth around the sides.

Step 2: Add the Cream Cheese: Place the block of softened cream cheese (you can cut it into cubes for faster melting) directly on top of the seasoned chicken.

Tip: Don’t worry if the cream cheese looks “blocky” at the start; as it heats, it will melt into the broth and ranch spices to create a thick, velvety sauce.

Step 3: Slow Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2/3 hours. The chicken is done when it is opaque throughout and pulls apart easily with a fork.

Step 4: Shred and Combine: Remove the chicken to a plate and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir it into the melted cream cheese and juices until everything is fully incorporated and creamy.

Step 5: The “Crack” Finish: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon. Cover the pot for another 5/10 minutes to allow the cheddar to fully melt into the mixture.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve: Give it one final stir, then garnish with fresh green onions. Serve it warm however you like!