Crack Chicken is a popular dish known for its creamy, flavorful, and addictive qualities. It’s typically made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Here’s a classic recipe for Crack Chicken:
Crack Chicken Recipe
- Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (about 6 strips of bacon)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
Slow Cooker Method: 🍳
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
3. Add the cream cheese on top of the chicken (do not mix).
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir everything together.
6. Stir in bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
Instant Pot Method: 🍳
1. Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
3. Add the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
4. Pour in the chicken broth.
5. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
7. Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir everything together.
8. Stir in bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve:
- Crack Chicken is great served over rice, in sandwiches, or as a dip with crackers. You can also serve it in lettuce wraps or on top of a salad.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of hot sauce or some additional spices to the ranch seasoning mix.
- You can use pre-cooked bacon bits or cook bacon yourself and crumble it.
Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and savory dish that’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table! 🍗🧀