Keto Crack Chicken
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for tender chicken in a creamy ranch dressing base, perfect for keto dieters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker. Top it with cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and water.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, and stir into the creamy mixture.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions until melted and warm.
- Serve warm in lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or with your favorite keto sides.
Notes
Customizable with different seasonings and toppings. Perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg