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Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken

Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken

Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken is a delicious and cheesy dish loaded with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños and bacon! You only need a few minutes of prep and 5 ingredients to have this wonderful meal ready for dinner. This dish is also gluten free, low carb and Keto!

I had a few leftover jalapeños from another meal we had so I was trying to think of what I could make with them and I had some cream cheese in the fridge too. Of course, one of my favorite recipes came to mind, Crack Chicken! What if I added jalapeños to the mix?? It was great! It added a little bit of heat and gave it a Mexican twist. I always love when I can add an ingredient to another recipe and make a whole new meal out of it. I didn’t have any ranch to mix in but it was still tasty without it! But I might add it next time…

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How Spicy is Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken?

You can make Jalapeno Chicken as spicy or mild as you want! If you want to keep it spicy you would cut up the jalapeños and put all the seeds and membrane into the dish.

If you want it to be less spicy you would cut the jalapeños lengthwise and then cut the membranes and seeds out and discard them. You can also wash them real fast to make sure everything is removed.

Another option for less spice is to use pickled jalapeño from a jar. These always have less spice. But as the jalapeños cook they do lose a lot of the heat. Just make sure not to add any fresh jalapeños as a garnish on top after cooking, I know from personal experience!!

Keto, Low Carb and Gluten Free

We have been trying out new meals since my husband started his low carb diet. This was another one that we tried and loved. It is also gluten free since all my recipes are gluten free since my husband is also allergic to gluten. This meal shows how you can cook low carb and gluten free and still have tasty and easy meals. Eat over cauliflower rice or with a salad to keep it low carb!

How to Make Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken

You only need a few ingredients to make this tasty dinner!

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Cream Cheese
  • Jalapeños
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Bacon
  • Salt and Pepper
Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken

Step 1. Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Step 2. Mix jalapeños, cream cheese and cheddar cheese together.

Step 3. Take jalapeño mixture and spread over chicken breasts.

Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken

Step 4. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3.

Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken

Step 5. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon.

Crockpot Jalapeño Chicken
Crockpot Jalapeno Chicken

Crockpot Jalapeno Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
Creamy, rich, and easy! Make this Crockpot jalapeño chicken for a quick and easy dinner with tons of flavor.
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4.02 from 59 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 1032
Total Time : 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Prep Time : 10 minutes mins
Cook Time : 4 hours hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3-4 jalapeños sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus 1/3 cup for topping
  • 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot.
  • Mix jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese together.
  • Take jalapeño mixture and spread over chicken breasts.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3.
  • Top with cheddar cheese and bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 1032kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 136g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 473mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 2279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 3mg

Want More Crockpot Chicken Recipes?

Creamy Italian Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

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Crockpot Crack Chicken

One bite of this crockpot crack chicken and you’ll understand how this irresistible dish got its name! If an easy-to-make crockpot meal with cream cheese, bacon, and ranch sounds good, you’ll want to add this to your keto crockpot recipes. It’s kid-friendly and makes for a great keto option with minimal effort.

keto crack chicken in the crockpot

Low Carb Crock Pot Recipes

My husband recently started the keto diet, so I have been busy coming up with keto-friendly recipes that the whole family will love. This crack chicken is keto diet-friendly and can easily be made in a crockpot. Simply throw all of the ingredients into the crockpot and let it do its thing!

I wish I had tried this earlier because it is delicious even if you aren’t following a low-carb eating plan. It’s definitely going into the dinner menu rotation.

Keto Crockpot Chicken

There are so many reasons to love this keto crockpot crack chicken! It is so simple to make and tastes so good. With just a few easy ingredients and almost no prep, you have a cheesy, filling, and quick dinner.

The second reason to love it is that the kids will like it too. Anytime I can make a meal for the whole family it is a winner in my book! If you like Crack Chicken try out my Fiesta Crack Chicken recipe with just a little more spice.

Disclaimer- Some links below are Amazon affiliate links, meaning at no extra cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

crack chicken in the crockpot

What is Crack Chicken?

The first time I saw the name, I didn’t know why it was called such a weird name. It doesn’t even describe anything in the meal. 

After investigating a bit, I found out that in low-carb communities, they call it crack chicken because with bacon, cream cheese, and even more cheese added, it can be very hard to stop eating it. It really is very addicting. 

I’ve since noticed many types of “crack” recipes, even Christmas “crack”! It’s a common adjective added to the title of recipes for anything you can’t help but keep eating. Makes sense, right?

Keto Crack Chicken Recipe

To make Keto Crockpot Crack Chicken you need a few simple ingredients:

  • Chicken
  • Cream Cheese
  • Ranch Seasoning
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Bacon

Optional Toppings

  • Green Onions
  • Jalapeños
  • Hot Sauce
adding chicken to the crockpot with seasoning
topping the crockpot chicken with cream cheese
crockpot crack chicken

How to Make Crockpot Crack Chicken

This recipe is so easy to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

  1. Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
  2. Pour ranch seasoning over chicken breasts.
  3. Add cream cheese on top of the ranch and chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks. Add bacon. Stir everything together.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the meat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Top with green onions, extra bacon, jalapenos, and hot sauce.
  8. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or on a sandwich. 

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What to Serve with Crack Chicken

Crockpot crack chicken is so versatile, not only are there so many sides that would work great with it, you can actually serve the crack chicken in several different ways too!

  • Tacos: Fill a low-carb tortilla with crack chicken, lettuce, and shredded cheese.
  • Crackers: Serve with your favorite low-carb crackers as a delicious appetizer or snack.
  • Dip it: cut up celery, red peppers, or your favorite vegetables, and scoop away!
  • Sandwiches: This is my kid’s favorite way to eat it
  • Bowl: Make a bowl and serve it over rice. Use cauliflower rice if you’re keeping it low carb.
  • Lettuce Cups: Low carb AND fun to eat!

Want to Make a Low Sodium Dry Ranch Seasoning?

If you are on a low sodium diet or just want to make your own ranch seasoning it is really easy to do. Just mix together a few ingredients like parsley, garlic powder and onion powder to make a less salty (but just as tasty) ranch seasoning.

Want the recipe? Here’s the recipe for making it at home. 

This Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is so easy to make and so addicting! With only a few simple ingredients it is the perfect meal to feed a crowd or your family. Keto, low carb and gluten free friendly, this chicken can be served in so many ways.

Add it to your dinner rotation today!

Looking for more keto-friendly crock pot ideas? Try these:

Creamy Italian Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

crack chicken in the crockpot

Crockpot Crack Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
Take a bite of Crockpot Crack Chicken and you will be hooked! Cream cheese, bacon and ranch is all you need to make this kid friendly, keto friendly and easy dinner!
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3.96 from 48 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : American
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 557
Total Time : 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Prep Time : 10 minutes mins
Cook Time : 5 hours hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning 1 packet
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Green onions chopped
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Add chicken breasts to slow cooker.
  • Pour ranch seasoning over chicken breasts.
  • Cut cream cheese into blocks and cover chicken breasts.
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  • Shred chicken breasts in slow cooker. Add crumbled bacon. Stir cream cheese, chicken and bacon to combine.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top and cover for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. Add chopped green onions if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 688mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1312IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Appetizer, Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Keto, Recipes Tagged With: 5 Ingredient, Gluten Free Chicken, keto, Low Carb

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