Creamy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken with Bacon
A creamy, smoky, and indulgent slow cooker chicken recipe with bacon and cheese, perfect for a comforting and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 14 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (about 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve a small handful for garnish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle cooked bacon pieces over the sauce and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred them directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to mix shredded chicken with the sauce and melted cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped green onions and reserved bacon bits before serving.
- If sauce is too thin, stir in extra shredded cheese or a spoonful of cream cheese and cook with lid off for 10 minutes to thicken.
Notes
Cook bacon first to keep it crispy and to use bacon fat for extra flavor if desired. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth sauce. Avoid opening slow cooker lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature. Shred chicken to coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning after shredding. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew-based alternatives. Serve over cauliflower rice for low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
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