Description
Keto Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, low-carb slow-cooker favorite—perfect for busy days and anyone craving big ranch flavor without the carbs. Just set it, forget it, shred, and stir for a crowd-pleasing, keto-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet
2 pounds defrosted chicken breasts
8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, cut into chunks
8 slices cooked and crumbled beef bacon
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Add chicken broth to the slow cooker.
2. Stir in the ranch seasoning packet.
3. Add the chicken breasts.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, until tender.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks.
6. Add cream cheese chunks, crumbled beef bacon, and shredded cheddar.
7. Stir to combine, cover again, and cook 5–10 minutes more until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.
8. Serve hot.
Notes
Serving: Spoon over lettuce, steamed veggies, or cauliflower rice; use for lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas.
Storage: Cool completely; refrigerate in an airtight container 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently.
Tips: Boost flavor with garlic or onion powder; add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for heat; use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
Variation: Stir in quick-cooking veggies (broccoli florets, bell peppers) during the last 10–15 minutes. Swap beef bacon for cooked sausage if desired.
FAQ:
– Frozen chicken? You can use it—extend cook time (especially on LOW) and ensure safe internal temperature.
– Make ahead? Yes—prep and chill or freeze; reheat before serving.
– Gluten-free? Check the ranch packet; use a certified gluten-free mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (HIGH) or 8 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: keto, crack chicken, slow cooker, low carb, ranch chicken