Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 790 calories per serving. Recipe by The Stay At Home Chef on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 7 hrs 10 min | Total: 7 hrs 40 min
Cost: $31.20 total, $7.80 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Trim any excess fat; cut into large pieces if desired)
- 2 tablespoons Dry Ranch Seasoning Powder (Store‑bought packet (1 oz) or homemade blend)
- 4 tablespoons Salted Butter (Slice into thin pieces)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Cube into ½‑inch pieces)
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Shred)
- 6 slices Bacon (Cook until crisp and crumble)
- 3 stalks Green Onions (Slice thinly for garnish (optional))
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Trim the chicken, slice the butter, cube the cream cheese, shred the cheddar, cook and crumble the bacon, and slice the green onions.
Time: PT5M
Assemble in Slow Cooker
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken. Lay the butter slices on top, then distribute the cream cheese cubes over everything.
Time: PT5M
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6‑8 hours (average 7 hours) or on HIGH for 4‑5 hours.
Time: PT7H
Prepare Toppings While Cooking
Shred the cheddar cheese, crumble the cooked bacon, and slice the green onions.
Time: PT10M
Shred Chicken and Mix
When the cooking time is up, remove the lid, use tongs to pull apart and shred the chicken, mixing it thoroughly with the melted butter and cream cheese.
Time: PT5M
Add Cheese, Bacon, and Onions
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the shredded chicken, add the crumbled bacon, and scatter the sliced green onions. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Time: PT10M
Serve
Scoop the crack chicken onto plates or over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or use as a sandwich filling. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 790
- Protein
- 70g
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Fat
- 55g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly
Allergens: Dairy, Pork
Last updated: April 19, 2026





