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Arrange chicken breasts in the base of a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Top with cream cheese and evenly sprinkle ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
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For slow cooker, set to LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. For Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
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After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir until fully combined and creamy.
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Add shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until the cheese has completely melted and is well distributed.
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Fold in the cooked, crumbled bacon. Serve the hot mixture on buns, over rice, or with crackers.