Crack Chicken
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
4 hrs
-
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
430 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Crack Chicken
Description
In this recipe, chicken breasts are combined with ranch seasoning and cubed cream cheese in a slow cooker, where they cook gently for several hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. The mixture is thoroughly combined to create a creamy, well-seasoned dish without the need for additional sauces. The addition of crumbled cooked bacon and sliced green onions can lend a savory crunch and mild sharpness, enhancing the overall flavor profile. The dish’s creamy texture and mild seasoning make it a versatile filling for sandwiches, toppings for salads, or a simple main course served alongside vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
- 16 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- Bacon optional, cooked, crumbled bacon and green onions for serving
- green onion optional, cooked, crumbled bacon and green onions for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, ranch seasoning and cream cheese in a slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Serve, topped with bacon and green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.