Description
This Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful shredded chicken dish cooked low and slow in a crockpot. It combines tender chicken breast with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh scallions for a rich and satisfying meal served on hamburger buns.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 bricks)
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning (store-bought or homemade, approximately 1 packet)
Toppings
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 strips crumbled cooked bacon
- 5 scallions, sliced
To Serve
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the chicken breasts, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning directly into your crockpot bowl, spreading the cream cheese evenly on top of the chicken for even melting.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the crockpot, breaking it into small, bite-sized pieces for easy mixing.
- Combine Mixture: Stir the shredded chicken with the melted cream cheese and ranch seasoning thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and sliced scallions evenly over the chicken mixture in the crockpot.
- Melt Cheese: Cover the crockpot again and continue to cook on high for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheddar cheese is fully melted and the toppings are slightly warmed.
- Serve: Spoon the cheesy, creamy crack chicken onto hamburger buns and serve immediately for a delicious sandwich experience.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred for more flavor and moisture.
- Homemade ranch seasoning can be used to avoid preservatives and control sodium levels.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop or microwave until heated through.
