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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a must-try recipe for anyone seeking a delicious and effortless meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this versatile dish can be served in various ways, such as on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or even as a dip with crackers.
SERVES
4
COOKING TIME
5 hours
DIFFICULTY
simple
What is Slow Cooker Crack Chicken?
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a popular comfort food dish that combines tender, shredded chicken with a creamy, savory sauce. The dish gets its name from the addictive flavor profile, which is a blend of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon. Itās often described as a ācrackā dish because once you start eating it, you canāt stop! This dish is not only flavorful but also incredibly versatile, making it suitable for various meals, whether as a main course or a filling for sandwiches and wraps.
What can I serve with Crack Chicken?
Crack Chicken is incredibly versatile and can be served in numerous ways:
- Sandwiches: Serve it on burger buns or slider rolls for a delicious sandwich option.
- Over Rice or Pasta: Spoon it over white rice, brown rice, or pasta for a hearty meal.
- In Wraps: Use tortillas to create wraps filled with Crack Chicken and your choice of vegetables.
- As a Dip: Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
- Salads: Add it to a bed of greens for a protein-packed salad.
Method
Step 1
Spray a frying pan of medium heat with low calorie cooking spray, and add the onion and garlic, frying for a minute. Add water to prevent sticking (if needed) and fry until softened.Ā
Step 2
Add the onion/garlic mixture into the slow cooker with cream cheese, stock, seasonings and whisk until combined so that there are no clumps.
Step 3
Place in the chicken breasts and cook on low for 5 hours. When the chicken has almost finished cooking, fry some bacon and cut into small pieces.
Step 4
When ready to serve, add the bacon and give the it a good stir. Serve with some fresh chopped chives and enjoy.Ā
Ingredients
800g (1.8 pounds) chicken breast, slicedĀ
200g (7 ounces) low fat cream cheese (I use Philadelphia)
250ml (1 cup) chicken stock
1 onion, finely diced
8 slices back bacon, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper
Handful of chopped chives, to serveĀ Ā
