Description
Crockpot Crack Chicken is an indulgent, creamy dish that marries simple ingredients for a truly unforgettable meal. This hassle-free recipe features tender chicken breasts, tangy cream cheese, and savory ranch seasoning, all slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty crockpot. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises rich flavors and comforting textures that everyone will adore. Serve it as open-faced sandwiches on artisan rolls or use it in lettuce wraps for a lighter option—either way, it’s sure to become a favorite! Perfect for meal prep, this delectable dish tastes even better the next day, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (about 2)
- 1.5 tbsp Hidden Valley ranch seasoning
- 1 jalapeno (seeded & chopped, optional)
- 9 slices turkey bacon
- ⅓ cup green onions (sliced)
- 4 oz shredded colby jack cheese
- Artisan rolls (as many as desired)
Instructions
- In the crockpot, combine cream cheese, chicken breasts, ranch seasoning, and jalapeno (if using). Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before the chicken is done cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Arrange turkey bacon on the rack and bake for about 20 minutes or until crispy.
- Once the chicken has cooked for 3 hours, shred it in the crockpot. Stir in sliced green onions and crushed turkey bacon (saving some for garnish). Top with shredded colby jack cheese and cover again; cook on high for another 20 minutes to melt the cheese.
- To serve, open artisan rolls and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Spoon generous amounts of the crack chicken mixture onto each roll. Top with additional cheese, bacon bits, and green onions. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 270g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg