Dump-and-Bake Crack Chicken
In the oven or in the slow cooker, this Dump-and-Bake Crack Chicken is an addicting easy dinner recipe that your family will love! Serve the creamy, cheesy,
bacon and Ranch chicken in sandwiches, in wraps, on a salad, or over rice or pasta.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken breast recipes, crack chicken recipe, ranch chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings
6
people
Calories 421 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
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2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 4 chicken breasts that were about 8 ounces each)
½ cup cooked, chopped bacon (about 6 slices)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (1 ounce) packet dry Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
8 ounces cream cheese, diced into small squares
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
FOR THE OVEN:
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place chicken breasts and bacon in prepared dish.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and dry salad dressing mix. Pour over the chicken and bacon.
4. Cover tightly with foil. Bake (covered) for 45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Add the cream cheese to the
dish, cover, and return to the oven (uncovered) for 5 more minutes (or until the cream cheese starts to melt).
5. While the chicken is still in the dish, use two forks to shred the meat. Stir the chicken and sauce together until everything is combined. Garnish with
fresh herbs, if desired.
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FOR THE SLOW COOKER:
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1. Add chicken and bacon to a slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and dry salad dressing mix. Pour over the chicken and bacon.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours (or until chicken is cooked through and tender).
4. Add cream cheese and cook for 5-10 more minutes. Shred the chicken, stir with the sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Crack Chicken
Amount Per Serving (2 /3 cup of shredded chicken and sauce)
Calories 421 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Potassium 659mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin A 11.1%
Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 4.5%
Iron 4.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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In the oven or in the slow cooker, this Dump-and-Bake Crack Chicken is an addicting easy dinner recipe that your family will love! Serve the creamy, cheesy,
bacon and Ranch chicken in sandwiches, in wraps, on a salad, or over rice or pasta.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken breast recipes, crack chicken recipe, ranch chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings
6
people
Calories 421 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 7 items
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 4 chicken breasts that were about 8 ounces each)
½ cup cooked, chopped bacon (about 6 slices)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (1 ounce) packet dry Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
8 ounces cream cheese, diced into small squares
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
FOR THE OVEN:
list of 5 items
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place chicken breasts and bacon in prepared dish.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and dry salad dressing mix. Pour over the chicken and bacon.
4. Cover tightly with foil. Bake (covered) for 45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Add the cream cheese to the
dish, cover, and return to the oven (uncovered) for 5 more minutes (or until the cream cheese starts to melt).
5. While the chicken is still in the dish, use two forks to shred the meat. Stir the chicken and sauce together until everything is combined. Garnish with
fresh herbs, if desired.
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FOR THE SLOW COOKER:
list of 4 items
1. Add chicken and bacon to a slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and dry salad dressing mix. Pour over the chicken and bacon.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours (or until chicken is cooked through and tender).
4. Add cream cheese and cook for 5-10 more minutes. Shred the chicken, stir with the sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Crack Chicken
Amount Per Serving (2 /3 cup of shredded chicken and sauce)
Calories 421 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Potassium 659mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin A 11.1%
Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 4.5%
Iron 4.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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