Slow Cooker Crack Chicken - this low carb creamy chicken casserole with cheese and bacon is totally addicting! This is a great Keto slow cooker chicken recipe that can be served in so many ways.
KETO CRACK CHICKEN
I actually tried this recipe during my flirtation with the Keto diet – this hearty and super easy chicken recipe is both low carb and family friendly!
This is a MUST for anyone looking for easy slow cooker Keto chicken recipes and it can be served so many ways.
HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING
Ranch seasoning is not all that common in the UK but you can easily make it by combining garlic and onion granules, dried dill, parsley and chives plus salt and pepper.
Mixing the ranch seasoning yourself allows you to control the amount of salt and is free of any additives of course.
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken (Keto Crack Chicken)
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 4L +
Ingredients :
Ranch Seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp onion powder (NOT onion salt!)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (NOT garlic salt!)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Crack Chicken
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 ¼ cups (280g) full fat cream cheese
- 1 cup (115g) grated cheddar cheese (or shredded cheese blend mix)
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp fresh chives , chopped to garnish
Instructions
- Add skinless chicken thighs to your slow cooker and top with the seasoning. Toss the chicken in the seasoning to cover.
- Top the chicken with the cream cheese, cover and cook for 3 hours on the HIGH setting or 7 hours on LOW.
- Meanwhile pan fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper then chop.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it in the creamy sauce.
- Top with the cheese and bacon. Cover the crockpot and continue to cook on HIGH for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the inner pot from the slow cooker (otherwise your crack chicken will continue to cook and may become dry. Top with the chopped chives and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
CRACK CHICKEN TIPS AND FAQS
- Can I use chicken breasts? Skinless and boneless chicken breasts are great in this recipe. You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken and cook this in the oven (see recipe card notes).
- What vegetables can I add? I prefer to serve steamed vegetables on the side as they can release water and dilute your sauce.
- Can I use low fat cream cheese or quark cheese? I would advise against it as the cheese will probably curdle and ruin your sauce!
- Can I use ranch dressing instead of seasoning? I personally haven’t tried it but I think it would work fine!
- Use 2 scant tablespoons of ranch seasoning (or 1oz pack) instead of the homemade seasoning if preferred (do not use additional salt).
- Do not confuse onion / garlic granules with onion / garlic salt! Your crack chicken will be way too salty if you do.