Creamy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

For Printable Recipe Card, Please Scroll to the Bottom.

This creamy and cheesy slow cooker Crack Chicken Recipe can be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, over freshly cooked pasta or rice, or as a dip for toasted baguette rounds or nachos.

My family loves to have it for game or movie night over nachos or just as a dip.

Surprise your loved ones tonight with this creamy and cheesy chicken concoction!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

• Ranch seasoning mix to flavor the chicken. It has the perfect blend of herbs and spices.

• Chicken broth. Just half a cup to help cook the chicken and form a sauce with the cream cheese.

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.

• Hot sauce is optional for a little spice kick. You can also use crushed red pepper flakes.

• Cream cheese makes the sauce creamy. Use it at room temperature.

• Cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or your favorite cheese.

• Real Bacon Bits for a smoky meaty bite and convenience. You can also use freshly cooked and crumbled bacon. 

• Fresh parsley adds a touch of color and freshness to the finished dish.

How to Make Creamy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

    1. Mix the chicken broth with the ranch seasoning mix in the pot of the slow cooker.

    2. Place the chicken breasts and hot sauce in the pot with the chicken broth mixture. Cook the chicken on low for 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3.

    3. 30 minutes before the cooking time is over, shred the cooked chicken using two forks and add the cream cheese and half the shredded cheddar. Mix everything and cook until the sauce is creamy and smooth.

    4. Unplug the slow cooker and top with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar. Place the lid on and let the cheese melt for 5-10 minutes.

    5. Serve with the bacon bits and chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve as a dip or over cooked pasta or rice.

Can I Freeze Crack Chicken?

You can freeze Crack Chicken Recipe for up to 3 months. Let it come to room temperature and place it in a freezer zipper bag or airtight container. You can also store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

How to Serve Crack Chicken Recipe?

• Serve it as a dip with crackers or toasted baguette rounds.

• Use it as a topping over nachos.

• Spoon over pasta or rice as an entree.

This versatile dish can be used in a variety of ways, but my family’s favorite is as a dip!

DON’T LOSE THE DELICIOUS RECIPE! GO FOLLOW US OVER ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND PINTEREST FOR MORE RECIPES!

FOR MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES, CHECK OUT:

• Chicken Stuffing Casserole

• Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

• Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy