Crack Chicken

Crack Chicken

6 servings
Crack chicken is super easy to make. Do it on the stove top, or in the instant pot, or even in a slow cooker, but just do it!  This is one our whole family LOVES!

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 pounds chicken breasts

    3 - 4 breasts

  • ½ cup chicken broth)

    (not needed for stove top method

  • 16 ounces cream cheese

    cubed

  • 2 packets dry ranch seasoning
  • 8 ounces bacon

    cooked crispy and crumbled

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. 1

    Add chicken broth, chicken breasts, cream cheese and ranch seasoning to your instant pot.

  2. 2

    Add chicken broth, chicken breasts, cream cheese and ranch seasoning to your slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Bring a pot filled with water to a boil. Add chicken and simmer about 15 minutes, until chicken shreds easily. Reserve 1/2 cup of boiling liquid and drain remaining.

Crack Chicken

Crack Chicken

40 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a dinner that brings smiles to the table without hours in the kitchen? This Crack Chicken recipe is your answer, beloved by families for its irresistible flavor and incredible simplicity. It’s a dish you’ll want to make again and again.

Its genius lies in combining tender chicken with a creamy, savory sauce featuring rich cream cheese and the unmistakable tang of dry ranch seasoning. Crowned with crispy bacon and melted cheddar, this dish delivers on comfort and flavor. The flexibility to prepare it on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot, or a slow cooker makes it a true weeknight hero.

You can expect a rich, comforting dish where succulent chicken pieces are bathed in a luscious, cheesy sauce. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of creamy texture with savory, smoky bacon and the fresh bite of green onions. This easy-to-make dish promises hearty satisfaction, ensuring every forkful is a pure delight.

This recipe offers fantastic versatility in its preparation method. Whether you opt for the quick stovetop approach, the hands-off ease of a slow cooker, or the speed of an Instant Pot, you'll achieve delicious results. You can also adjust the amount of crispy bacon and fresh green onions to your preference, making it perfect for custom tastes.

Serve this hearty Crack Chicken as a comforting main course that promises to be a family favorite, perfect for any casual weeknight dinner.

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