Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe – Easy Creamy Shredded Sandwiches
This Crockpot Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, bacon-studded shredded chicken sandwich filling that’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. With ranch seasoning, two kinds of cheese, and crispy bacon, it’s a comforting, hands-off dinner everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6–8 soft sandwich buns (brioche or potato rolls)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Season with black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- While the chicken cooks, bake bacon at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until crispy. Cool and crumble.
- Once chicken is cooked and tender, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and sliced green onions until evenly combined.
- Spoon the creamy shredded chicken onto sandwich buns and serve hot. Optionally, top with extra green onions or cheddar.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free ranch mix and buns. For low-carb or keto, skip the buns and serve over lettuce or veggies. Blend cream cheese and ranch before adding to the slow cooker for a smooth sauce. Crisp bacon well for best texture. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth; if too thin, let it sit uncovered on ‘warm’ for 10-15 minutes. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the recipe (without bun)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 32
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