Keto Crack Chicken Recipe

Name: Keto Crack Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (Chicken thighs may be substituted.); 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese (Full-fat cream cheese is recommended for the smoothest texture.); 1 1-ounce packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning; 1 cup cooked bacon (Cook until crisp and crumble. Freshly cooked bacon is recommended over packaged bacon bits.); 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (Shredded.); 0.5 cup green onions (Chopped.)

Recipe by Annie Holmes

Annie Holmes published this recipe on maebells.com. SeeMeCook added ingredient weights and nutrition.

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Imported by Andres Molina on SeeMeCook

A dump-and-go slow-cooker meal featuring tender shredded chicken in a creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese sauce, finished with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions. Serve it in lettuce cups, wraps, sandwiches, salads, or as a dip.

Time: 3 hours
Equipment: Slow cooker
Good for: Lunch or dinner
Cuisine: American
Contains: Dairy

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

8 servings

OriginalUSMetric

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breastChicken thighs may be substituted.
2 8-ounce packages cream cheeseFull-fat cream cheese is recommended for the smoothest texture.455 g
1 1-ounce packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning30 g
1 cup cooked baconCook until crisp and crumble. Freshly cooked bacon is recommended over packaged bacon bits.140 g
1 cup sharp cheddar cheeseShredded.115 g
½ cup green onionsChopped.50 g

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.69 kg before cooking, which is about 210 g per serving.

Steps

Lightly spray a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking oil or nonstick spray. Place the chicken breasts in the cooker in an even layer.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken, then place the blocks of cream cheese on top.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for up to 8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours. The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74 °C) (74°C (165 °F)).
Shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or a hand mixer. Stir thoroughly so the ranch seasoning and softened cream cheese form a creamy sauce that coats the chicken.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
Top with the crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

Add salt and pepper only at the end, if needed, because the ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheese are already salty. For meal prep, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 1-minute bursts at 50% power, stirring between bursts. Freezing is not recommended because the cream cheese may separate. Naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly when served with suitable accompaniments.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 469
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 7 g
Fat: 33 g
Fiber: 0 g

Where the calories come from

Cream cheese36%
Boneless, skinless chicken breast29%
Cooked bacon20%
Sharp cheddar cheese12%
Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning2%
Green onionsUnder 1%

main
slow-cooked
dump-and-go
keto
low-carb
gluten-free
meal-prep
family-friendly

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