Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken is the ultimate dump and go dinner for busy weeknights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce and Easy Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Black Beans.

What You'll Need for Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry Hidden Valley® Original Ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Parsley, chopped
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving

How to Make Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, cream cheese, and seasonings. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Step 4: Shred chicken using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce. Stir in shredded cheese and bacon until melted and creamy.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, topped with green onions and parsley. Enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Freezing Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, you can brown the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: If you don't have cream of chicken soup, you can use a can of cream of mushroom soup instead.
• Make-ahead: You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.

Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry Hidden Valley® Original Ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Parsley, chopped
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, cream cheese, and seasonings. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Step 4: Shred chicken using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce. Stir in shredded cheese and bacon until melted and creamy.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, topped with green onions and parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, you can brown the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: If you don't have cream of chicken soup, you can use a can of cream of mushroom soup instead.
• Make-ahead: You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 470
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 30g
• Carbs: 7g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 140mg
• Sat. Fat: 16g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!