Crockpot Crack Chicken
Shredded chicken with cream cheese, ranch, and bacon — 10 minutes prep
This crockpot crack chicken cooks chicken with cream cheese and a no-sugar ranch seasoning until it shreds, then finishes with cheddar and bacon, like the pot. Each serving has 37 g of protein and 4 g net carbs.
High protein, low carb, and diabetic-friendly.
Why you’ll love this chicken
- 37g protein per serving
- 4g net carbs
- Creamy and shredded
- 10 minutes prep
- Bacon and cheddar
- One pot
Health notes
- Protein: Chicken breast and a little bacon and cheese.
- Low carb: No-sugar ranch seasoning and no bread.
- Diabetic-friendly: No added sugar and low net carbs.
- Keto-friendly: Each serving stays around 4g net carbs if the seasoning is measured.
Key element — use a no-sugar ranch packet
A regular ranch packet can add sugar. Check the label so the 4g number holds, like the pot.
Ingredients
Chicken (6 servings)
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet no-sugar ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup chicken broth, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Swaps
- A sugar ranch packet or a bread topping: Not in the 4g number.
- Chicken thighs: Same amount. Fat rises a little.
- No bacon: Protein stays close. Calories drop a little.
- Turkey bacon: Fat drops.
Instructions
| 1 | Season. Place the chicken in the crockpot. Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning and a little salt and pepper. Add the broth if using. |
| 2 | Cook. Cover and cook on low 3–4 hours or high 2–3 hours until the chicken shreds easily. |
| 3 | Shred. Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks. Stir in the cream cheese until it melts. |
| 4 | Finish. Stir in the cheddar and most of the bacon. Top with the rest of the bacon, like the pot. Serve. This batch makes 6 servings. |
Pro tips
- Use a no-sugar ranch packet. A sweet one is not in these numbers.
- Shred while the chicken is still hot so it pulls easily.
- A bread topping or a sugar sauce is not in the 4g number.
- Stir the cream cheese in off the heat so it melts smoothly.
- Macros are per serving, 6 from this pot.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 360 |
| Protein | 37g |
| Net carbohydrates | 4g |
| Total carbohydrates | 4g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 20g |
| Sodium | 680mg |
Estimates based on chicken breast, cream cheese, no-sugar ranch seasoning, cheddar, and bacon, divided into 6 servings. A sugar ranch packet and a bread topping are not included.
Variations
Chicken thighs
Same amount. Fat rises a little.
No bacon
Skip it. Calories drop a little.
Turkey bacon
Swap the bacon. Fat drops.
Extra cheddar
Add more. Protein rises a little.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 4 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 2 min | Microwave or low heat. Stir |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Cool fully. Thaw in the fridge |
FAQ
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5 quick questions about this crockpot crack chicken
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the carbs at 4g?
4. How long is the prep?
5. What is not in the 4g number?
