Crock Pot Crack Chicken – this low carb creamy chicken casserole with cheese and bacon is totally addicting! A Keto chicken recipe that can be served in so many ways.

You will also love my Crack Chicken Soup!

An oval white dish filled with creamy, cheesy Keto Crack Chicken casserole topped with melted cheese, herbs, and bacon bits, with a spoon inside. A small bowl of shredded cheese sits nearby on a textured white surface.

What Is Crack Chicken?

If you’ve never heard of Crack Chicken, you’re in for something seriously addicting (in the best way!). This internet-famous dish typically combines juicy shredded chicken with cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning — resulting in a creamy, cheesy, salty-savory delight that’s impossible to resist… hence the name!

It’s low-carb, high-protein, and incredibly satisfying — a big hit with keto eaters and comfort food lovers alike. Think of it as the love child of a cheesy chicken bake and your favorite dip.

I have been drooling over Pinterest sensation crack chicken recipe for several years… and I finally got round to making it! Let me tell you this is just as delicious as you can expect a creamy, cheesy, ranch chicken with bacon recipe to be!

Creamy Low Carb Chicken

I actually tried this recipe during my flirtation with the Keto diet – this hearty and super easy chicken recipe is both low carb and family friendly!

If you are wondering what on earth crack chicken even is, then let me break it down for you! It is a combo of tender chicken, cream cheese and ranch seasoning topped with shredded cheese and bacon.

This is a MUST for anyone looking for easy slow cooker Keto chicken recipes and it can be served so many ways.

A close-up of a serving spoon holding a portion of creamy, keto crack chicken casserole topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and chopped herbs, with more casserole in a dish underneath.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Ranch seasoning is not all that common in the UK but you can easily make it by combining garlic and onion granules, dried dill, parsley and chives plus salt and pepper.

Mixing the ranch seasoning yourself allows you to control the amount of salt and is free of any additives of course.

A hand holds a small bowl of mixed dried herbs and spices above a slow cooker filled with raw chicken pieces, ready to transform into flavorful keto crack chicken.

Top the chicken with the cream cheese, cover and cook for 3 hours on the HIGH setting or 7 hours on LOW.

Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the creamy sauce.

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Top with shredded cheese and finely chopped crisp bacon. I used a cheese blend that included cheddar, emmental and monterey jack cheese. Cover the crockpot and continue to cook on HIGH for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

A slow cooker filled with keto crack chicken, featuring a savory mixture of shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, ready to be cooked.

Remove the inner pot from the slow cooker (otherwise your crack chicken will continue to cook and may become dry. Top with the chopped chives and serve!

Serving Suggestions

This crack chicken casserole can be served in a variety of ways, depending on your diet preferences. It is very creamy and rich so a little goes a long way!

With steamed vegetables such as spinach, green beans or broccoli if you are following a low carb diet.
As baked potato filling or over rice, mashed potatoes or noodles for a kid friendly option.
Sloppy Joe style over a toasted brioche burger bun.
Serve as a dip with crackers or vegetables to keep it keto friendly!

A close-up of creamy keto mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and chopped chives, with a spoon scooping some from the dish—perfect comfort food for any slow cooker meal.

Slimming Recipe Variation

I know what you are about to ask me… Can I make this recipe Slimming World friendly? You can certainly reduce the amount of syns by making a few simple tweaks.

Use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs. Use a reduced fat cream cheese – not a fat free one as the sauce will separate. Replace the bacon with lean back bacon or turkey bacon and limit the amount of cheese.

Storing and Freezing

This creamy ranch chicken will keep for several days in the fridge in a covered container. It is best to heat it in a saucepan over low heat so that the sauce doesn’t separate.

You can freeze it for up to three months, thawing overnight in the fridge before reheating. To be honest we never have leftovers!

Recipe Tips and FAQs

Can I use chicken breasts? Skinless and boneless chicken breasts are great in this recipe. You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken and cook this in the oven (see recipe card notes).
What vegetables can I add? I prefer to serve steamed vegetables on the side as they can release water and dilute your sauce.
Can I use low fat cream cheese or quark cheese? I would advise against it as the cheese will probably curdle and ruin your sauce!
Can I use ranch dressing instead of seasoning? I personally haven’t tried it but I think it would work fine!
Use 2 scant tablespoons of ranch seasoning (or 1oz pack) instead of the homemade seasoning if preferred (do not use additional salt).
Do not confuse onion / garlic granules with onion / garlic salt! Your crack chicken will be way too salty if you do.

HAVE YOU MADE MY KETO CRACK CHICKEN? Please leave a rating or comment and let me know how you got on! Post a photo on my Facebook page, share it on Instagram, or save it to Pinterest with the tag #Nusde and make my day!