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Overhead view of a creamy, cheesy crack chicken recipe with bacon and scallions served in a slow cooker.

The Easiest Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

This incredibly easy slow cooker crack chicken recipe combines tender chicken thighs with creamy ranch, cream cheese, and crispy bacon, all topped with melted cheddar and fresh green onions. It's perfect served over rice, on a baked potato, or in sandwich rolls for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 690 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • forks

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 16 oz. cream cheese
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker, sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix, and place the cream cheese on top.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours, ensuring not to open the lid during cooking.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir in the cooked cream cheese and bacon, spread into an even layer, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Serve over rice and sprinkle with green onions. Other serving suggestions include baked potatoes or sandwich rolls.

Notes

Serving suggestions include rice, baked potatoes, or sandwich rolls.