Description
This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Crack Chicken is an incredibly easy and flavorful recipe featuring tender, shredded chicken cooked low and slow with cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal or game day snack, it delivers creamy, savory goodness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into large cubes
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in an even layer on the bottom of your slow cooker. If using a mix of breasts and thighs, mix them well to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken, making sure most of the surface is lightly coated.
- Add Cream Cheese: Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the top of the seasoned chicken without stirring them in.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing well to incorporate the melted cream cheese and ranch seasoning evenly.
- Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of warm chicken broth or milk and stir until smooth.
- Serve: Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve the crack chicken straight from the pot or transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some cooked bacon or chopped green onions before serving.
- You can use chicken breasts or thighs based on your preference; thighs yield more tender and moist results.
- If you want a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- This dish pairs well with rice, bread, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
