Creamy, cheesy, bacon-ranch comfort food — made high-protein, lower-fat, and meal-prep friendly in the slow cooker.
🐔 High-Protein Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
✅ Ingredients (6 servings)
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2 lb (900 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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4 oz light cream cheese
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¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar
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6 slices center-cut bacon, cooked & crumbled
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2 green onions, sliced
🔥 Instructions
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Add chicken, ranch seasoning, and broth to slow cooker.
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Cook LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
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Shred chicken directly in the pot.
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Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
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Turn off heat. Mix in Greek yogurt and cheddar.
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Fold in bacon and green onions.
🧮 Nutrition (per serving, about 1 cup)
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 48 g | 12 g | 4 g | 0 g | 4 g |
🍽️ How to Serve (low-carb / high-protein)
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Lettuce wraps
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Over cauliflower rice
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Stuffed in low-carb tortillas
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On top of baked zucchini boats
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As a dip with cucumber slices
💡 Protein Boost Tricks
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Greek yogurt replaces most of the creaminess from extra cheese
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Chicken breast keeps it very lean
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Center-cut bacon for flavor without excess fat
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: 4 days
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Freezer: 2 months (freeze before adding yogurt for best texture)
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Reheat gently and stir
