• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Low Carb Yum
Easy Gluten-Free & Keto-Friendly Recipes
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Start Keto
    • What Is The Keto Diet?
    • The Benefits Of A Keto Diet
    • What Are Macros In Keto?
    • Best Keto Fruits
    • Best Keto Vegetables
    • 5 Types Of Keto Diets
    • Low Carb vs Keto?
    • The Keto Food Pyramid
    • Keto Supplements
  • Recipes
    • By Course
      • Keto Appetizers
      • Keto Drinks
      • Low Carb Breads
      • Keto Casserole Recipes
      • Keto Salads
      • Sauces & Dressings
      • Keto Sides
      • Low Carb Snacks
      • Low Carb Soups
    • By Cuisines
      • Asian
      • Italian
      • Mexican
      • Southern
    • By Diet
      • Dairy-Free
      • Paleo
      • AIP
      • Nut-Free
      • Egg-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Kid Friendly
    • By Cooking Style
      • Air Fryer
      • Crock Pot
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pan
      • Freezer Friendly
      • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Fast Food Menus
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
    • Beef
    • Casseroles
    • Chicken
    • Eggs
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Turkey
  • Desserts
    • Cakes
    • Candy
    • Cheesecakes
    • Cookies
    • Frosting
    • Frozen Desserts
    • Fruit
    • Pies
    • Puddings
  • Shop
    • 5-Ingredient Keto Cookbook
    • Simple Keto Meals Cookbook
    • Low Carb Casseroles eCookbook
    • Low Carb Keto Products
Home / Recipes / Chicken

Keto Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

By Lisa MarcAurele · Feb 26, 2021 · 28 Comments

27.2K shares
Jump to Recipe
crock pot crack chicken pinterest image
crock pot crack chicken pinterest image

This is how to make your favorite crock pot crack chicken recipe as a keto meal. It has the same flavors, but only 4g net carbs per serving! When you are craving something new for dinner, try this chicken recipe.

crockpot crack chicken cover image
Article Index
  • Ingredients Needed For Keto Crack Chicken
  • How To Make Crock Pot Crack Chicken
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Crock Pot Crack Chicken
  • Other Slow Cooker Recipes To Try
  • Recipe

I love easy slow cooker meals.

You just can't beat the ease of putting everything in the pot, hitting the "on" button, and then walking away. Dinner is cooked and ready on time. No more standing over the stove and adding things in multiple steps!

And, this keto crack chicken recipe is exactly just that. It's a one-step slow cooker recipe that will give you more time to focus on other things.

You must give the dish a try. This crock pot recipe is loaded with flavor! In fact, it has a lot of the same flavors like a loaded baked potato - bacon, cheddar cheese, and onions. In my personal opinion, that combination of cheese and bacon is unmatched.

I finally know why they call this a "crack chicken recipe" - it's so addicting that you won't want to stop eating it!

Ingredients Needed For Keto Crack Chicken

All of the ingredients for this recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here is some information about the substitutions you can make.

Chicken

For the meat, I used boneless and skinless chicken thighs since it's usually juicy and a bit fattier than chicken breasts.

But, if you prefer chicken breasts, you can swap them out. They are interchangeable and both taste perfect in this recipe.

Cheese

For the cheese, I used both shredded cheddar and cream cheese. If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute it with mascarpone or ricotta cheese. It will still be super creamy!

Bacon and Onions

Don't forget the bacon! For keto, always avoid maple-cured bacon.

The green onions give it a lot of vibrant flavors and an additional crunch, but it is the herbs and spices that really set this apart from other recipes.

Ranch Seasoning

Typical crack chicken uses ranch dressing seasoning. I decided to use a combination of dried parsley, chives, dill weed, garlic powder, and onion powder and make some myself!

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

crack chicken ingredients

Quick Tips:

  • Use a packaged ranch seasoning mix! If you want to use a packet of ranch seasoning mix in place of the herbs and spices I used, just make sure it is a keto-friendly version. Avoid anything that has wheat flour, corn starch, or added sugars in it.
  • You can turn this into a skillet recipe with a few ingredients hacks. Use shredded rotisserie chicken and mix it in with the rest of the ingredients in a skillet. When all the ingredients are melted together, dinner is ready!
  • You don't have to shred the cheddar cheese. If all you have is a block of cheddar cheese, just roughly chop it up so that it melts in the slow cooker.
  • Use pork instead! Crack chicken is a very popular recipe that basically took over the internet. Even though everyone prefers to use chicken, try this recipe with a pork loin. It will shred up just as easily as the chicken and have the same light flavor too!

How To Make Crock Pot Crack Chicken

All of the exact steps for this recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here are some step-by-step photos and even more tips about this delicious recipe.

Add Seasoned Chicken To Crock Pot

Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker first. This will help it cook completely and quickly.

Then, sprinkle the spices on top of the chicken.

Add The Cheeses

Cut up the cream cheese and lay them all around the chicken. If you spread them out evenly, they will melt at the same rate and make the chicken nice and creamy.

Let It Slow Cook

That's all you need to do before you let it cook all day at a low temp!

initial steps to make cheesy bacon chicken in crock pot

Shred Cooked Chicken

When you are about ready to eat, shred the chicken and then add the bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.

Serve and Enjoy!

Put the lid back on and allow the cheese to melt. Once it's done melting, it's ready to eat!

shredding chicken in crock pot

What To Serve With Cheesy Bacon Chicken

I'll admit that this is a very filling main course. From the bacon and chicken to the different types of cheeses, a little bit goes a long way. All you need to make this a complete meal is some more low-carb veggies!

This would taste amazing with some mashed cauliflower. You could even place the chicken on top of the cauliflower mash and make a hearty bowl.

Broccoli is another keto-friendly vegetable that tastes delicious with cheesy chicken recipes like this one. Make roasted broccoli on the side and top with extra cheese!

keto crack chicken in crock pot

Frequently Asked Questions About Crock Pot Crack Chicken

Before we get to the recipe, here are some questions people often ask about keto crack chicken.

Is ranch keto-friendly?

It can be... With that said, make sure to read the nutrition label before you use any pre-made seasoning packet. As long as it doesn't have any added sugars or grains, it is keto-friendly.

I prefer to make my own seasoning mixes from herbs and spices. I am able to control the taste better as well as use cleaner ingredients.

crack chicken on wooden spoon over crock pot

How do you store leftover keto crack chicken?

Just store your leftover crack chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week!

You will notice that the cheese will harden as it chills. To make it melted again, just heat it up in a saucepan over low heat and it will all melt and become creamy once again.

low carb crack chicken in white bowls

Can I use frozen chicken thighs or breasts?

Yes, you can certainly use frozen chicken instead of fresh or even thawed chicken. If you choose to use frozen chicken, just add a bit more time to your overall cooking time.

One thing that is important to remember is that you should always use boneless and skinless chicken pieces. This way, as it cooks, you won't find any chicken bones in your casserole!

crockpot crack chicken in white serving bowls

Other Slow Cooker Recipes To Try

If you enjoyed this crock pot crack chicken recipe, here are some more slow cooker recipes you should try next.

These are some of my go-to's:

  • Keto Mexican Chicken Soup is slightly-spicy with a creamy broth and it's perfect when you are craving Mexican food.
  • Keto Crustless Pizza Chicken Casserole tastes just like your favorite pizza, but without the crust.
  • Low Carb Pot Roast is a classic recipe and when you use a slow cooker, it makes a thick gravy that you can drizzle on top of mashed cauliflower.
  • Pork Curry has all of the best Indian spices; but since you make it in your slow cooker, it takes almost no effort to make.
  • Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli is another copycat recipe with traditional Asian flavors.

Follow us on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, and INSTAGRAM for even more tasty keto-friendly recipes!

Recipe

keto crockpot crack chicken in white bowl

Keto Crack Chicken

5 from 17 votes
When you crave something new and easy for dinner, try this keto chicken recipe. It slow cooks in the Crock Pot leaving you free to do other things.
Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:4 hours hrs
Total Time:4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Print Pin Review Recipe Save Recipe View Collections
Servings: 6
Calories: 654

Video

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 8 pieces
  • 2¼ teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 2¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ⅔ cup chopped cooked bacon about 8 or 9 strips
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cups green onions
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs into the bottom of the Crockpot.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken.
  • Cut the cream cheese into pieces and place it on top of the chicken.
  • Close the lid of the Crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours without disturbing.
  • Remove the lid, shred the chicken with two forks and stir the ingredients to combine well.
  • Add the cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions to the top of the chicken, place the lid on the Crock Pot and allow the cheese to melt.
  • Remove the lid and serve.

Notes

1 packet of ranch seasoning mix (keto-friendly version) can be used in place of the seasoning mix of parsley, chives, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
If you prefer chicken breasts, you can use them instead of thigh meat.
You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta cheese. 
Turn this into a skillet recipe by using shredded rotisserie chicken and mix it in with the rest of the ingredients in a skillet. When all the ingredients are melted together, dinner is ready!
If all you have is a block of cheddar cheese, just roughly chop it up so that it melts in the slow cooker. No need to shred it!
Try using pork loin in place of chicken. It will shred up just as easily and have the same light flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Calories: 654 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2106IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 4 g | % Carbs: 2.5 % | % Protein: 23.6 % | % Fat: 74 % | SmartPoints: 23
Values
Array
(
    [calories] => 654
    [carbohydrates] => 5
    [protein] => 38
    [fat] => 53
    [saturated_fat] => 24
    [cholesterol] => 235
    [sodium] => 834
    [potassium] => 547
    [fiber] => 1
    [sugar] => 2
    [vitamin_a] => 2106
    [vitamin_c] => 14
    [calcium] => 251
    [iron] => 2
)

Notes on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Copyright

© LowCarbYum.com - Unauthorized use of this material without written permission is strictly prohibited unless for personal offline purposes. Single photos may be used, provided that full credit is given to LowCarbYum.com along with a link back to the original content.

« Week 27 Keto Meal Plan
Simple Low-Carb Keto Salsa Recipe »

Related Posts

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mari

    May 13, 2025 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight. I really liked how easy it was. I used packaged ranch dressing mix. In the future making this again I will only use half if the package. It was overall very good.

    Reply
  2. Maria

    October 06, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    Making this tonight. What do i add this to? Would cauliflower rice work?

    Reply
  3. Ash

    June 13, 2023 at 11:51 pm

    5 stars
    Pretty good and simple! I used Simply 5 ranch powder and didn't have green onions. I did about 3 hours and 30 minutes. It does feel like it's missing something, I think it could use some garlic. I would not recommend adding salt unless you make your own seasoning. I also added 1/2 cup of water when adding in the chicken, because I was worried about it burning, but it ended up being fine. No need to add water.

    Reply
  4. Traci

    March 01, 2023 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Tastes delicious but 4 hours on high almost burned it. It smelled burnt so we checked it and the chicken was over 180 degrees Will use low in crockpot next time.

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth

    February 06, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    I’d love to try this in my Instant Pot. Not sure the timing though for pressure cooking or if it would work.

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      February 07, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      The only thing about pressure cooking is that dairy can curdle under pressure and this recipe likely doesn't have enough liquid to pressure cook without burning. So, you may want to add in broth or water and then add the cheese after the chicken has cooked.

      Reply
  6. Hayley

    January 21, 2022 at 10:39 pm

    Can you add raw bacon with the raw chicken?
    Then when you go to shred the chicken, chop the bacon?

    Or is it just smarter to cook it separately?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 22, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      Bacon won't get crispy in the slow cooker. It will cook up soft.

      Reply
  7. April Worrall

    November 08, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    Can I use canned chicken? If so, is the ratio 1:1?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      November 08, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      The ratio would be 1:1 but since canned chicken tends to have salt added, you should reduce or omit the salt.

      Reply
  8. Kerri

    September 25, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    Hubby & I have been eating low carb (keto) for a few months now, and I've seen this recipe over and over so I decided to try it. I made it exactly as written, and for me it was too heavy, it's very thick, and creamy. It's probably just me, but I feel it's missing a liquid of some kind. Keep in mind hubby and I are not used to super rich, heavy meals so please know it's not your recipe at all, it's just hubby and I trying to get used to eating this way on a ketogenic diet (lifestyle)
    We are still having a hard time using real butter! ????
    So, I'm sure it's an amazing recipe for people who are used to it.

    Reply
    • Peggy

      March 05, 2022 at 11:01 am

      try thinning it out w/water or bone broth.

      Reply
    • Pam

      August 09, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      I made it for the first time tonight (skillet version) and thought the same thing - I added chicken broth to thin out - it helped but still looks like a chicken salad - have to admit it's pretty tasty though!

      Reply
  9. Shells

    July 26, 2021 at 9:31 am

    Can you cook this on low for 6-8 hours?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      July 26, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      Yes. Slow cooking for 6 to 8 hours on low is an option.

      Reply
  10. Nancy Rickey

    June 14, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    What is the serving size for this dish??

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      June 15, 2021 at 11:17 am

      I'd say it's about a cup and a half or so.

      Reply
  11. MICHAEL

    March 24, 2021 at 11:18 am

    No liquid?!?!?!? Just put chicken in the bottom of a cooker and turn in on HIGH?!?!?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 24, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      The cream cheese melts and provides the liquid needed.

      Reply
    • Nancy Hoedebeck

      July 23, 2021 at 8:45 pm

      I made this dish with frozen chicken breasts and the liquid from that was plenty of liquid for this fab recipe.

      Reply
      • Lynann

        February 06, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        How many chicken breasts did you use?

      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 07, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        It depends on the size of the breasts. It's better to go by the weight which is 2 pounds.

  12. Jennifer Fisher

    March 07, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family loves this, and I LOVE how it's also done in the crock pot - winner, winner chicken dinner!

    Reply
  13. Yang

    March 06, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    5 stars
    This is so rich and tasty! Love the addition of bacon and green onion.

    Reply
  14. DT

    March 02, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Lisa, I have made many of your recipes with great success (and on repeat) but this one, I will file this one under 'to each their own'. This recipe crossed my radar a few times so I decided to go for it and followed it exactly as written. Super simple and I understand the flavours are something desirable for many but for my LC/keto loving family, we all found this combination far too rich and heavy for our tastes. I'm sure many others will love this, though! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Donny

    March 02, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely need to add this to my weeknight dinner rotation!

    Reply
  16. Lisa

    March 02, 2021 at 10:03 am

    That looks delicious!

    Reply
  17. Jean Choi

    March 01, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    SO creamy and amazing. it's so comforting!

    Reply
5 from 17 votes (9 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

BEST Keto Fall Recipes

Here are some of our most popular keto fall recipes you can make this season! From homemade dips to quick and easy dinner recipes, these low-carb recipes will be on repeat all summer long!

  • Keto Beef Stew Featured Image
    Easy Keto Beef Stew Recipe
  • Pumpkin Cheese Ball
  • Keto Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
  • overhead of shredded pot roast in the slow cooker after cooking with two forks in it.
    Mississippi Mud Roast (Crockpot Recipe)
  • healthy pumpkin smoothie featured image.
    Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie (With Pumpkin Pie Spice)
  • hot dog mummies on halloween platter.
    Keto Mummy Hot Dogs

Popular Fall Keto Desserts

Desserts can be a challenge while on a keto or low-carb diet. We have wonderful recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth while watching those macros!

  • Keto peanut butter cookies featured image.
    3-Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Keto cinnamon churro featured
    Cinnamon Churros (Keto + Low-Carb)
  • pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on wire rack
    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Keto + Gluten Free)
  • pumpkin truffles candy featured image
    Keto Pumpkin Truffles Recipe (Sugar-Free Candy)
  • keto snowball cookies
    Keto Snowball Cookies
  • sugar free snickers Featured Image
    Sugar Free Snickers Bar

Footer

Featured On:

Parade FitnessHuffington PostHealthLineBuzzFeedThe KitchnShapeWomen's HealthCountry Living Men's Health

Keto

  • Get Started
  • Keto Calculator
  • Low Carb vs Keto
  • Low Carb Food List

Recipes

  • Breakfast
  • Desserts
  • Dinners
  • Salads
  • Sides

About

  • About
  • Contact
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us

↑ back to top

LowCarbYum.com makes money through affiliate partner links: If you click on a link, we may earn a commission. Our writers create all reviews, recipes, and other content to inform readers, with no influence from our advertisers. LowCarbYum.com may earn from qualifying purchased made on Amazon.com. Learn more about our policies and disclosures.

Copyright © 2025. Low Carb Yum. All Rights Reserved.

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.