Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning (1-ounce packet)
• 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
• 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon about 6 slices
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onion for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Place 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning. Slice 4 tablespoons salted butter and arrange slices over the chicken along with 8 ounces cream cheese.
2. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Once cooked, shred the chicken gently inside the slow cooker using a fork.
4. Sprinkle 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon over the shredded chicken, followed by 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Replace the lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot plain or as a sandwich and garnish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onion, if desired.