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Comfort Crock Pot Crack Chicken

Comfort Crock Pot Crack Chicken

This Comfort Crock Pot Crack Chicken recipe is a simple and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a creamy, savory sauce of cream cheese and ranch dressing, then topped with sharp cheddar and crispy bacon. This dish is incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal effort for a huge flavor payoff, and is a guaranteed family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon pieces
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) unsalted cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • slow cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the four chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot. Pour the chicken broth over them. Sprinkle the entire packet of dry ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken. Finally, place the block of cream cheese right on top.
  2. Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid, as this releases heat and can extend the cooking time.
  3. Once the cooking time is complete, the chicken will be incredibly tender. Use two forks to shred it directly in the crock pot.
  4. Stir the shredded chicken, melted cream cheese, and all the surrounding juices together until everything is well combined and creamy.
  5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked bacon pieces to the pot. Give it one final stir to distribute the cheese and bacon evenly. Let it sit for another 5-10 minutes with the lid on, just until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey.
  6. Serve your delicious Crock Pot Crack Chicken warm. It’s fantastic on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or even with a simple salad.

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it melts smoothly into the sauce. Avoid overcooking the chicken by checking for doneness at the lower end of the recommended time range. Freshly cooked and crumbled bacon will provide a better flavor and texture than pre-packaged bacon bits. You can use a hand mixer on a low setting for a few seconds to shred the chicken quickly.