Creamy Crockpot Keto Crack Chicken Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner Idea
A creamy, comforting keto-friendly chicken dish made effortlessly in the slow cooker with just five core ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture without the carb guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (low) or 2.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 40 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 1 packet (about 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
- Optional: a few dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Place them evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 packet ranch seasoning mix. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder if desired. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Dollop the cheese mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and spread gently with a spatula to cover evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup bacon bits over the cheese layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for about 2.5 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker or leave breasts whole for slicing. Stir the sauce gently to combine with the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese before mixing helps create a smooth sauce. Use fresh chicken breasts for best results. If sauce is too thick after cooking, stir in a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream. Adjust cooking times if using chicken thighs or frozen chicken. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 chic
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 35
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