This easy crack chicken recipe is easy to make and is always sure to please anyone! Try it as a main dish or even as a dip.
Equipment
1 slow cooker
Ingredients
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breastsor 3 large
4thick slices of bacondiced
16ouncescream cheese2 whole block
10.5ouncesCream of chicken soup1 can
2ounceButtermilk Ranch Seasoning 2 packet or 6 tablespoons Ranch seasoning
1 1/2cupssharp cheddar cheese
1teaspoonpoultry seasoning
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonsmoked paprikayou can also use regular paprika
2tabelspoonsbacon grease
1/2cupgreen onionchopped for garnish
Instructions
Cook diced bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove and drain excess grease on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease to be added later. place the bacon pieces is the refigerator to garnish later.
In a slow cooker, put seasoned chicken breasts, cubed cream cheese, condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, 2 tablespoons of bacon grease, and seasonings.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 5-6 hours until chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Add shredded cheddar cheese . Stir until melted and combined.
if you are serving this recipe with pasta you can add 2 cup chicken broth and 5 cups egg noodles.
If it's too thick, add a bit of chicken broth or milk to reach the desired consistency. Cover and let cook for 30 more minutes.
Garnish with sliced green onions and cooked bacon pieces.
Serve hot over rice, pasta, burger buns, or as a dip.
Notes
I like to use a little bit more ranch seasoning.
I prefer Hidden Valley's Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning but I have used regular Ranch Seasoning before as well.
You can skip the step about cooking for 30 more minutes along with the 2 cups broth if you are not serving it with noodles.