Description
A super easy and indulgent slow cooker recipe with just five ingredients, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon bits. Perfect for busy weeknights and hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup (50g) bacon bits
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 2-3 green onions, sliced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and garlic powder (if using) evenly over the chicken.
- Add bacon bits on top without stirring.
- Soften cream cheese and dollop it over the chicken mixture in chunks.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Once chicken is tender, shred it in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add a splash of milk or chicken broth if sauce is too thick.
- Top with sliced green onions and freshly cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid clumps. Add shredded cheddar cheese at the end to prevent grainy texture. Resist opening the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Use pre-cooked bacon bits for convenience or cook fresh bacon for more flavor. Leftovers reheat best with a splash of milk or broth to restore creaminess. Not recommended to freeze due to sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: creamy crockpot crack chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, comfort food, cheesy chicken, bacon chicken