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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken

Rich, creamy slow cooker chicken flavored with ranch and hot sauce, topped with cheddar and bacon. Easy to assemble and perfect for sandwiches, nachos, or served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, cut into cubes
  • 1 package ranch dressing mix
  • 0.75 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot) adjust to taste
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded divided
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.25 cup green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken, then pour the hot sauce on top.
  • Dot the cream cheese cubes over the chicken and sauce.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board or large bowl and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar until melted. Top with the remaining cheese and the crumbled bacon; let sit on warm for 5 minutes to melt.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm on slider buns, over rice, or with tortilla chips.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of chicken broth if sauce is too thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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