Craving a dinner that explodes with flavor but doesn’t chain you to the stove all evening? Then you NEED to try Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken! This recipe is quick, surprisingly healthy (we’ll show you how to lighten it up!), and so addictive that one bite will have you hooked. Imagine tender, shredded chicken swimming in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a hint of ranch – that’s exactly what you’re getting. Trust me; as a busy mom who needs deliciousness FAST, this has saved dinnertime chaos more times than I can count. Let’s get cooking!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I discovered Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken when my picky-eater nephew, Liam, came to visit one summer. He was refusing everything – vegetables, grilled chicken, even pizza! Desperate, I searched for something ridiculously flavorful and easy to make. This recipe popped up, and Liam devoured it! Seeing his happy, sauce-smeared face made it an instant family favorite, and it’s been our go-to comfort food ever since. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest things are the most satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Hamburger buns or lettuce wraps, for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.
- Sprinkle the Ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the Ranch-covered chicken.
- Place the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is easily shredded.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon (if using). Mix until everything is well combined and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately on hamburger buns or lettuce wraps. Enjoy!
Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sprinkle the Ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.1 oz packet dry Ranch dressing mix, 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pour the chicken broth over the Ranch-covered chicken.1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 oz packet dry Ranch dressing mix, 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Place the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened, 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is easily shredded.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the crockpot using two forks.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon (if using). Mix until everything is well combined and cheese is melted.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Serve immediately on hamburger buns or lettuce wraps. Enjoy!Hamburger buns or lettuce wraps