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.
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!
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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 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:
- Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
- Keto Chicken Nuggets
- Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Keto Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe
- Keto Taco Stuffed Peppers
- Keto Chicken Crockpot Recipes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can sprinkle some more bacon on top of the crock pot crack chicken, since more bacon makes everything better!
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.
FAQs For Crockpot Keto Crack 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.
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.
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
📖 Recipe
Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot
Equipment
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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.
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Debbie Schrode says
How much is 1 serving? One cup?
Patti says
thus is a huge hit!! a dear friend of mine can't have msg or maltodextrin, which are in some ranch seasonings and dressings. Newmans Own Ranch doesn't have those ingredients and really amped up the flavor!!
Carolyn says
I love the taste and the recipe was so easy. Will make it again.
Anita Leeth-Kienzel says
I made this on Saturday for dinner. It turned out so good and it's so easy to make! This will be added to our dinner rotation to have often. My husband likes things a lil spicy so I added about 8 shakes of Frank's Red Hot sauce. Didn't make it hot just gave it just a lil heat. Delicious!
Cher says
I liked the sound of this recipe but we altered it a little bit according to our tastes. I sauteed a red pepper, a green pepper and a red onion in butter and add it to the chicken mixture. I also used pepper jack cheese in place of the cheddar to add some kick to it. It came out great! Ate it rolled in low carb wraps. Delish!
Vanessa says
Serving size??
Janet says
Good. Will make again
Jennifer Larimer says
This recipe is really good. Make sure you are tasting the sauce it really needs a lot more salt, fresh ground pepper, pepper flakes and green chilies are optional. I added low carb elbow macaroni to the pot to make it more of a complete dish. I also think served over cauliflower rice would be delicious too!
Blake Ledgerwood says
You've got to start putting serving sizes on here or we have no way to know. Is it 1/2 cup? 3/4 cup? Saying it makes 8 servings is too broad.
Theresa says
To me this recipe tastes bland. Perhaps it needs more ranch seasoning.