This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a comforting, one pot meal that’s easy to prepare and incredibly addictive. It combines the rich flavors of cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning in a creamy sauce with chicken perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. It reheats well, makes for awesome leftovers or freezer meals, and is loved by both kids and adults alike. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• ¾ cup cooked, chopped bacon

• 1 (8‑oz) package cream cheese

• 1 (10.5‑oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup

• ½ cup low sodium chicken broth

• 1 (1‑oz) packet ranch dressing mix

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Optional substitutions/add ins:

• Substitute chicken thighs or tenderloins for richer flavor

• Use turkey bacon for a lighter option

• Drop in veggies like spinach, broccoli, or frozen peas

• Use homemade ranch mix or cream of chicken soup to reduce preservatives 

Directions

1. Layer ingredients: Place the chicken breasts and chopped bacon in a 6‑quart slow cooker.

2. Prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheddar. Stir until smooth. 

3. Combine: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and bacon in the slow cooker.

4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. 

5. Serve: You can serve the chicken whole or shred it into the creamy sauce before serving.

Nutritional Information (per 1-cup serving)

• Calories: 480 kcal

• Total Fat: 35 g

  • Saturated Fat: 15 g

  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g

  • Trans Fat: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 115 mg

• Sodium: 810 mg

• Carbohydrates: 6 g

  • Fiber: 0 g

  • Sugar: 2 g

• Protein: 30 g