Description
Make the best Crack Chicken—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Easy, addictive, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or dips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional Additions:
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced (for spice)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup spinach or kale (for added nutrition)
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method (Easiest Option)
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Top with cream cheese and sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix in crumbled bacon and top with green onions.
- Serve hot over buns, wraps, pasta, or rice.
Instant Pot Method (Fastest Option)
- Place chicken, ranch seasoning, and cream cheese in the Instant Pot.
- Seal the lid and cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 15 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Shred the chicken and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add crispy bacon and garnish with green onions.
- Serve and enjoy!
Stovetop Method (Quick Fix)
- Cook bacon in a pan until crispy, then set aside.
- Sauté chicken in the same pan until fully cooked.
- Add cream cheese and ranch seasoning to the pan.
- Mix in cheddar cheese until creamy and melted.
- Stir in bacon and green onions.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
✔ Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
✔ For extra creaminess, add ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream.
✔ For a spicy kick, mix in red pepper flakes or buffalo sauce.
✔ Meal prep friendly! Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
✔ Serving idea: Try Crack Chicken as a dip, over pasta, or in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (Slow Cooker) / 15 minutes (Instant Pot) / 25 minutes (Stovetop)