Craving a dish that’s quick enough for weeknights but flavorful enough to impress? Then look no further! My Crack Chicken Recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s incredibly easy to make, packs a punch with creamy, cheesy goodness, and can even be tweaked to be a healthier option. Seriously, I’ve even converted my notoriously picky eater with this one. Ready to find out why it’s called “crack chicken”?
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This Crack Chicken Recipe isn’t just another dish; it’s a lifesaver. I remember one particularly hectic week, juggling work, kids, and everything in between. Dinner time rolled around, and the thought of ordering takeout again made me cringe. Desperate, I threw together the ingredients for Crack Chicken, and within minutes, the aroma filling the kitchen was heavenly. That night, everyone devoured it, and the smiles on their faces made all the chaos worthwhile. From that day on, it became a weekly staple – a quick, comforting, and delicious reminder that even amidst the craziness, we could always have a satisfying meal together.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 (1 oz) package dry Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing mix, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
- Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Ensure everything is well combined.
- Let it melt for additional 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Crack Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing mix, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.1 (1 oz) package ranch dressing mix, 1 (1 oz) package dry Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
- Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.8 oz cream cheese
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Ensure everything is well combined.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 slices bacon
- Let it melt for additional 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.¼ cup chopped green onions