Description
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort dish made with shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar. Perfect as a main meal, sandwich filling, or party dip, this addictive recipe is versatile and family-friendly.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch dressing mix
8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cube and scatter the softened cream cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix until creamy and blended.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let melt for 10 minutes.
- Top with green onions if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Add crumbled bacon for extra smoky flavor.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Mix in spinach or broccoli for added veggies.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella, Colby Jack, or pepper jack.
- Serve as a dip with chips, pretzels, or bread slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
