π Crack Chicken: The Addictive Creamy Chicken Delight! π€€
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker) or 30 minutes (Instant Pot)
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker) or 40 minutes (Instant Pot)
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: 2 pounds
- Ranch Dressing Mix: 1 packet (1 ounce)
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup
- Green Onions: ΒΌ cup, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Chicken Broth: Β½ cup (optional for Instant Pot)
Directions:
Slow Cooker Method:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Seasoning:
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add Cream Cheese:
- Place the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the cream cheese and ranch dressing in the slow cooker.
- Add Bacon and Cheese:
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve:
- Serve the Crack Chicken on its own, over rice, or in a sandwich. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Instant Pot Method:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- Add Seasoning:
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add Cream Cheese:
- Place the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken. If using, pour in the chicken broth.
- Cook:
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 15 minutes. Once cooked, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the cream cheese and ranch dressing.
- Add Bacon and Cheese:
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve:
- Serve the Crack Chicken on its own, over rice, or in a sandwich. Garnish with sliced green onions.