Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe – Easy Creamy Shredded Sandwiches Recipe
This Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is a deliciously creamy and cheesy shredded chicken dish that’s perfect for easy sandwiches. Slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella, then topped with crispy bacon and green onions, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6-8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Cheese
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Serving
- 6–8 soft sandwich buns (brioche or potato rolls)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with ranch seasoning mix until smooth and creamy for that rich flavor base.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly coat the chicken breasts with the cream cheese mixture, making sure every piece is covered.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer to add cheesy goodness.
- Season and Cook: Sprinkle black pepper on top. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Cook Bacon: While the chicken cooks, bake the bacon slices at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until crispy. Allow to cool, then crumble into bits.
- Shred Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked and tender, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs for convenience.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the crumbled bacon and thinly sliced green onions to evenly distribute flavor and texture.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken mixture onto the soft sandwich buns. Optionally top with extra green onions or cheddar cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer a juicier texture.
- If you don’t have ranch seasoning, a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and parsley can be used as a homemade substitute.
- Bacon can be cooked in a skillet or microwave if you don’t want to bake it.
- To keep sandwiches warm, wrap them in foil and place in a low oven until serving.
- For a lower fat option, use reduced-fat cheeses and turkey bacon.
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