Cracked Chicken Burger

Here’s a classic Crack Chicken Sandwich recipe—creamy, cheesy, smoky, and very addictive 😄

This version works great for sandwiches, sliders, or even over baked potatoes.

🧀🥓 Crack Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

(or 2 Tbsp homemade ranch seasoning)

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is best)

6–8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

½ tsp black pepper

Green onions or chives (optional, for garnish)

For Serving

Brioche buns, Kaiser rolls, or sandwich buns

Butter (optional, for toasting buns)

🔥 Instructions

Slow Cooker Method (Most Popular)

Place chicken in the slow cooker.

Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper over chicken.

Add cream cheese on top (no need to stir yet).

Cook:

Low: 6–7 hours

High: 3–4 hours

Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.

Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon until melted and creamy.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Stovetop / Oven Shortcut

Cook chicken (boil, bake, or pan-sear) until done.

Shred or chop.

In a large skillet over low heat, combine chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder.

Stir until creamy.

Add cheddar cheese and bacon; heat until melted.

🍔 Assemble the Sandwich

Lightly butter and toast buns (highly recommended).

Pile on warm crack chicken.

Top with green onions if desired.

Serve hot.

⭐ Variations You’ll Love

Spicy Crack Chicken: Add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce

BBQ Crack Chicken: Stir in ¼ cup BBQ sauce

Buffalo Crack Chicken: Add ¼ cup buffalo sauce + blue cheese crumbles

Low-Carb: Serve on lettuce wraps or keto buns

If you’d like, I can also give you:

A baked open-face version

A Crack Chicken melt! 😋