Crack Chicken

Crack Chicken

from gypsyplate.com
370 min
6 servings

This addictingly delicious Crack Chicken is loaded with creamy cheesy goodness. And it's topped with bacon. This easy recipe is equally great in the crockpot or instant pot.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken - boneless skinless thighs or breasts
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch seasoning
  • 2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 scallions, diced

Directions

  1. 1

    Add chicken and chicken broth into crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning all over the chicken. Place cream cheese cubes over everything evenly. Close the lid and cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on low.

  2. 2

    Cook the bacon crisp and crumble it to use later.

  3. 3

    Once chicken is cooked, remove lid and shred the chicken in crock pot itself with the help of 2 forks.

  4. 4

    Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Replace lid and cook for a few minutes until cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Garnish with diced scallion and serve.

  6. 6

    Add chopped bacon to the instant pot and set to SAUTE mode. Cook until crisp and brown. Remove bacon and any extra fat.

  7. 7

    Add in chicken broth, chicken and ranch seasoning. Secure lid. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Open the lid and shred the chicken with 2 forks. Switch IP to SAUTE mode again. Stir in cream cheese. Mix well till it melts. Add in shredded cheese and bacon and cook till cheddar melts.

  9. 9

    Switch off the IP. Garnish it with diced scallions