Description
Keto crockpot crack chicken is a creamy, savory, low-carb dinner made with tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6–8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Trim chicken and prepare ingredients.
2. Place chicken in crockpot and add seasoning, garlic, and spices.
3. Add cream cheese, butter, and chicken broth.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred with forks.
6. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir well.
7. Add cheddar cheese and bacon, cook 10–15 minutes until melted.
8. Stir in optional spinach or mushrooms if using.
9. Garnish with green onions and extra bacon before serving.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store in fridge up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for meal prep.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or cream for best texture.
- Add fresh toppings after reheating for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg