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Crack Chicken Recipe

Crack Chicken Recipe

Craving a dish that's quick enough for weeknights but flavorful enough to impress? 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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. 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
  3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
  4. Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
    8 oz cream cheese
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  6. Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Ensure everything is well combined.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 slices bacon
  8. Let it melt for additional 5-10 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
    ¼ cup chopped green onions