Crockpot Crack Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
438 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Crack Chicken
Description
This recipe calls for layering chicken thighs in a slow cooker, seasoning them with ranch mix, and topping with cream cheese before slow cooking on low for six hours to achieve fork-tender chicken. After cooking, the chicken is shredded directly in the crockpot and combined with the softened cream cheese to create a creamy base.
Cooked bacon and fresh green onions are stirred in to add smokiness and bright flavor, followed by a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese melted in the crockpot to finish. The finished dish is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful with a tender texture from the slow cooking.
This preparation is well suited for serving over rice, with bread, or in sandwiches. The slow cooker method enables hands-off cooking and results in a rich, easy-to-serve dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix packet
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning mix, then place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set to low. Cook for 6 hours until the chicken is fork tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks (this can be done right in the slow cooker) and stir the chicken and cream cheese together until creamy.
- Stir in the bacon and green onions, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 591IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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