Easy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
A rich and tangy shredded chicken dish that’s perfect for sandwiches, baked potatoes, or tacos, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or about 3 tablespoons homemade ranch blend)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast-style strips or vegetarian crumbles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot in a single layer.
- Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the top of the chicken.
- Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board, shred, and return to the cooker.
- Stir in the cooked crumbles and cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into rolls, over rice, or on baked potatoes, and top with chopped green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, good for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/slow-cooker-crack-chicken/