If you love ranch flavored everything, you’re going to adore this classic crack chicken recipe! Made in the crockpot or in your oven, it’s a cheesy family favorite meal that is sure to please.
In a slow cooker, add chicken breasts or tenders so they do not overlap. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and cover in cream cheese. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or 6 hours on low.
If desired, shred (or leave whole) and top with bacon, cheese and green onions. Serve as a dip, toss with pasta or serve on cocktail buns.
Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking dish (9×13).
Pound chicken breasts or tenders to same thickness. Place in baking dish so they do not overlap.
Sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning. Spread cream cheese on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar, and bacon.
Bake 20 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. If desired, shred at this point. Or, garnish with green onions and serve as-is.
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Notes
Variations
Choose your favorite type of cheese.
A little hot sauce or buffalo sauce is a great way to add heat to this dish. Add one teaspoon, or to your preference.
Try this recipe with Fiesta Ranch seasoning instead.
Add diced chilies or jalapenos for extra spice!
Tips
Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken if one side of the chicken is a lot thicker than the other side. This will help it cook more evenly if you’re making crack chicken in the oven.
Don’t crowd the chicken – it’s important to give it space for even cooking.
You may need to warm your cream cheese a little to make it spreadable – or, simply purchase a tub of spreadable cream cheese instead.