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    Home » Keto and Low Carb Recipes

    Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot

    Modified: Apr 10, 2025 · Published: May 31, 2024 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 88 Comments

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    Looking for a low-carb dinner that everyone at the table will love? This Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot is it! Even if you’re not looking for Keto recipes, you’ll love the creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and crispy bacon on top.

    You never want to make one dinner for yourself and another for the kids, so it's key to find something the whole family can enjoy while you are on a Keto diet. This meal requires almost no work, thanks to the slow cooker. You'll also love our Instant Pot Crack Chicken.

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    Discover a family-friendly Keto recipe for Crack Chicken in the Slow Cooker that everyone will love. No need for separate meals on your Keto diet - this easy slow cooker meal is for everyone! Chicken recipes for the win!

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love Keto Crack Chicken
    • Keto Recipes
    • Ingredients For Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot
    • How to Make Keto Crack Chicken Crock Pot
    • Tips For Making Keto Crack Chicken Recipe
    • FAQs For Crockpot Keto Crack Chicken
    • Keto Crockpot Meals
    • Keto Chicken Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Best Crockpot Accessories

    Why You'll Love Keto Crack Chicken

    When it comes to crock pot recipes, the magic happens with the slow cooker doing all the heavy lifting. You just set it and forget it—and come back to a meal that tastes like you totally fussed over it.

    This keto crack chicken is:

    • Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor – with crispy bacon bits in every bite (yes, please!)
    • Effortless to make – the slow cooker handles everything while you go live your life
    • Family-friendly – picky eaters, keto folks, and carb lovers alike will all ask for seconds
    • Totally versatile – serve it in lettuce cups, low-carb tortillas, or over rice or pasta if you’re not doing keto
    • Perfect for leftovers – it reheats like a dream, and you’ll be glad to have extra

    And if you’re into this kind of low-effort, high-flavor dinner, don’t miss our 20 Keto Crockpot Recipes - more slow-cooked goodness awaits!

    Keto crack chicken in the crock pot

    Keto Recipes

    Finding time to cook can be a real struggle. And when you're on the keto diet, it can be even more challenging to come up with easy and delicious meals. But there are plenty of simple and tasty keto recipes out there that won't require hours in the kitchen. Here are some of our favorites:

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    Ingredients For Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot

    • Chicken broth - You can use homemade or canned. Low-sodium chicken broth is fine if you are watching your salt intake.
    • Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet - This is the kind you would use to make salad dressing. You can also make your own ranch seasoning with this recipe from Mad Creations.
    • Boneless skinless chicken breasts - Defrosted. I get 100% grass-fed beef and free-range organic chicken from Butcher Box. They have amazing prices. You can also use skinless chicken thighs.
    • Cream Cheese - Be sure to use full-fat cream cheese and it makes the chicken creamier. Cut the cream cheese into chunks.
    • Bacon - Make sure the bacon is cooked and crumbled before adding it to the keto crack chicken in the crock pot.
    • Shredded cheddar cheese - If you are on a low-carb diet, it is better to grate your own cheese. You can use medium of sharp cheddar cheese.
    Ingredients for Keto Crack Chicken

    How to Make Keto Crack Chicken Crock Pot

    1. Mix broth and seasoning mix

    To make this keto chicken recipe, start by adding chicken broth to your slow cooker. Stir in a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix until it has fully dissolved into the broth.

    2. Add chicken, cover and cook

    Next, add the defrosted chicken breasts. Cover the crockpot with the lid to keep the heat and moisture inside. Let the chicken cook for 4 hours on high heat for a quicker meal or 8 hours on low heat for a more slow-cooked, flavorful result. Do not open the lid while the chicken is cooking.

    Raw chicken breasts in a creamy, seasoned broth before cooking in a slow cooker.
    Two seasoned chicken breasts cooked and resting in broth at the bottom of a slow cooker.

    3. Shred chicken

    After the cooking time has ended, shred the chicken in the pot with two forks or use these shredding claws. They are so much easier on the hands and make the shredding job much quicker. When you shred the chicken, it will absorb any leftover liquid.

    4. Add cream cheese

    Now it is time to add the cream cheese. Cut the block of cream cheese into chunks and add them to the shredded chicken in the pot.

    Chicken being shredded inside a slow cooker using black meat claws.
    Cubes of cream cheese scattered over shredded chicken in a slow cooker before melting.

    5. Stir and add bacon

    Stir to combine the cream cheese into the chicken. Crumble the bacon and add it to the mixture in the slow cooker.

    Slow-cooked chicken with melted cream cheese and seasonings, beginning to be stirred together.
    Cream cheese and chicken mixture in a slow cooker, topped with crumbled cooked bacon before stirring

    6. Add cheese, stir, and cover

    Next, add the shredded cheese and stir all the ingredients together to incorporate everything.

    Place the cover back on the crock pot and cook the chicken in there for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cream cheese has fully melted.

    Crack Chicken topped with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese and crispy crumbled bacon in a slow cooker.
    Creamy crack chicken in a slow cooker, filled with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and crispy bacon bits.

    You can sprinkle some more bacon on top of the crock pot crack chicken, since more bacon makes everything better!

    A serving of slow cooker crack chicken on a white plate, with a bite being lifted by a fork.

    Tips For Making Keto Crack Chicken Recipe

    Tip 1: Add a large scoop of this to a keto bun for a delicious sandwich.

    Tip 2: You can garnish this crack chicken recipe with chopped green onions, parsley, or chives.

    Tip 3: Try substituting pepper jack cheese to change things up and add a kick.

    Tip 4: This also works well as a chicken dip. Serve with carrots, celery, or low-carb crackers.

    Overhead shot of crack chicken on a plate, showing melted cheese and bacon, with a red-striped napkin underneath.

    FAQs For Crockpot Keto Crack Chicken

    What To Serve With Keto Crockpot Chicken?

    You can serve this Keto Crock Pot Chicken on its own or with a side salad. It would be excellent served with Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower Recipe. You can also serve this chicken in lettuce wraps for a low-carb meal.

    If you are not that concerned about carbs and are just looking for a yummy meal idea, try serving this with a side of rice or pasta.

    How To Store Keto Crack Chicken In The Crock Pot?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to enjoy it again, just warm it up in the microwave. You can also freeze slow-cooker crack chicken. Place chicken in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Can I make this in the Instant Pot instead?

    Yes, just add the chicken, broth, and seasonings to the Instant Pot, then cook on high pressure for about 15 minutes. Quick release, shred the chicken, stir in the cream cheese and bacon, and you’re good to go.

    Keto Crockpot Meals

    The crockpot is a lifesaver when it comes to meal prep and sticking to a low-carb plan. It's seriously the simple (but effective) way to stay on track with healthy eating goals.

    • Crock-Pot Keto Pepper Jack Cauliflower
    • Low Carb Crock Pot Pork Chops
    • Crock Pot Low Carb BBQ Bourbon Kielbasa
    • Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Keto Chicken Recipes

    • Crack Chicken Casserole
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    • Keto Coconut Chicken Curry
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    📖 Recipe

    keto crack chicken

    Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot

    Vicky
    This Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot is keto friendly and low carb. But you don't have to follow a low carb lifestyle to enjoy it. The whole family will love this creamy, cheesy chicken dish. 
    4.27 from 141 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Crock Pot Meal
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 347 kcal

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot

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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 1 Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet
    • 2 pounds of defrosted chicken breasts
    • 8 oz package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese cut into chunks
    • 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add chicken broth to the slow cooker and stir in Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet. Then add defrosted chicken breasts.
    • Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
    • After the cook time has ended, shred the chicken with two forks.
    • Add chunks of cut up Philadelphia Cream Cheese, bacon and shredded cheddar. Stir ingredients.
    • Cover the crock pot again, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cream cheese has melted.

    Notes

    • Add a large scoop of this to a keto bun for a delicious sandwich.
    • Feel free to garnish this crack chicken recipe with chopped green onions, parsley or chives.
    • To change things up a bit and add a kick, try substituting pepper jack cheese.
    • This also works well as a chicken dip. Simply serve with carrots, celery or low-carb crackers.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 520mgVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 2.4mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 0.7mg
    Keyword chicken, crock pot, keto
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    1. Jamie Tibbles says

      March 15, 2025 at 8:32 pm

      whats the serving size?

      Reply
    2. Amy says

      February 01, 2024 at 3:55 pm

      Doesn anyone know the serving size?

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        February 05, 2024 at 10:21 am

        I typically make this and use it while meal planning so I divide the whole thing into 8 equal servings.

        Reply
        • Jamie Tibbles says

          March 15, 2025 at 8:34 pm

          8 servings would that be 1 cup servings?

        • Vicky says

          March 16, 2025 at 11:31 am

          Roughly speaking, each serving should be about 1/8 of the total dish, which might be around ½ to ¾ cup per serving, depending on how much liquid remains.

    3. Lynn says

      January 27, 2024 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      I found the keto tortilla and make enchildas with crack chicken mix for the filling it is to die for

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        January 29, 2024 at 11:29 am

        What a great idea!

        Reply
    4. Carter says

      January 01, 2024 at 5:21 pm

      So excited to try this but I am allergic to chicken. Do you think this would be good with beef broth and pork?

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        January 02, 2024 at 9:21 am

        I have not tried it that way, but I did find this recipe for Instant Pot Crack Pork. Hope this helps!
        https://www.swankyrecipes.com/instant-pot-crack-pork.html

        Reply
    5. Tara says

      October 19, 2023 at 1:54 am

      5 stars
      I put 2 packets of ranch seasoning in mine and it’s perfect! My family loves it and I travel 3-4 days a week for work so i is usually eat on it the entire time I’m gone for dinner!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        October 19, 2023 at 10:57 am

        So glad you enjoy it and it is making your life easier. Thanks for commenting! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Grace says

      August 29, 2023 at 8:05 am

      Could this be made with chicken thighs?

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        August 29, 2023 at 11:06 am

        Yes, chicken thighs work also.

        Reply
    7. Hal says

      August 19, 2023 at 1:16 pm

      Hey guys I made this before and it was really good! Honestly it tastes like a chicken bake from Costco without the bread.

      I have a big container of hidden valley ranch seasoning and I think part of the challenge is figuring out the right amount of seasoning to add to the dish. Anyone who made it and it was awesome have any thoughts about the ounces they used for one serving of this recipe? I’ve seen packets vary from ,5 ounces to 1.5 ounces per packet. Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Tim Hickey says

      August 16, 2023 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      We made that and boy it sure didn’t last we just ate like we have not had chicken before. Very easy recipe. A Must try!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        August 16, 2023 at 11:29 am

        Thanks for taking the time to leave some kind words!

        Reply
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