Description
Crack Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy ranch-flavored cheese sauce and crispy turkey bacon. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes meal prep a breeze, requiring just 15 minutes of preparation time. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, it can be enjoyed in various ways—served on buns, over rice, in tacos, or even as a dip. The savory flavors meld beautifully, making it a crowd favorite that disappears quickly at gatherings. Plus, it’s keto-friendly, fitting perfectly into low-carb diets without compromising on taste. Get ready to delight your guests with this irresistible dish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- Optional: 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker; season with ranch mix and spices.
- Add cream cheese chunks on top of the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
- Stir in pepper jack cheese and turkey bacon until melted.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For stovetop cooking, sear the chicken in a skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side before adding other ingredients. Customize by adding veggies or using different cheeses to suit your taste.