Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken is a rich, creamy, and easy dish that makes weeknight dinners effortless. With tender chicken, smooth cream cheese, and a savory blend of seasonings, this recipe delivers comfort and flavor with minimal hands-on time.
The slow cooker does the work: arrange the chicken, add the seasonings and cream cheese, pour in a little chicken broth, and let it simmer until the meat is shreddable and the sauce is velvety. Stir in cheddar at the end for extra richness and finish with fresh parsley if you like. Serve over rice, pasta, in sandwiches, or alongside steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
- Season the chicken: Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper over the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese: Scatter the softened cream cheese cubes on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Add the broth: Pour the chicken broth around the chicken, taking care not to wash the seasoning off the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker. Stir to combine the shredded chicken with the melted cream cheese and seasonings.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the mixture and stir. Cover and cook 10–15 minutes more until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped parsley if desired. Serve over rice, pasta, in sandwiches, or with vegetables.
Prep Time:
- 10 minutes
Cook Time:
- 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Total Time:
- 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Sugar: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken
A simple slow cooker recipe that yields tender, creamy chicken with bold ranch flavors and a cheesy finish.
IngredientsEquipmentMethod
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 ounce
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Equipment
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Slow cooker
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk or spoon
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Cutting board
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Knife
Method
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Season the chicken with ranch mix, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Top with cubed cream cheese.
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Pour chicken broth around the chicken to keep the seasoning in place.
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Cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
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Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the creamy sauce.
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Add shredded cheddar, stir, and cook 10–15 minutes more until melted and creamy.
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Garnish with parsley if desired and serve over rice, pasta, or as you prefer.