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A delicious prepared crack chicken with creamy sauce.

Creamy Ranch Crack Chicken

This creamy ranch crack chicken is an effortless slow cooker meal, combining tender chicken with a rich, savory ranch and cream cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives. It is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Forks

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Scatter chunks of softened cream cheese and sprinkle an entire packet of ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds.
  • Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks, then stir everything together until the cream cheese and ranch seasoning are well combined, forming a creamy sauce.
  • Stir in most of the crumbled bacon and chopped chives, saving a small amount for garnish.
  • Serve the Crack Chicken, garnished with the reserved bacon and chives.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be served on buns, as a dip with crackers, or over rice. It's a crowd-pleaser for parties or a simple family dinner.