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Quick and Easy Crack Chicken

This is your typical crack chicken recipe without the crock pot / slow cooker. Think of this recipe sort of as a chicken bacon ranch casserole served on a bun.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, crack, crack chicken, crock pot, slow cooker
Servings: 8 Sandwiches

Equipment

  • 1 Medium pot
  • 2 baking sheet

Ingredients

Ingredients to be cooked

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh works
  • 0.5 lbs bacon 4-8 slices per your preference

Ingredients to be combined

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese mild or sharp
  • 5 stems green onion
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning

Other ingredients

  • 4-8 buns however many you will need

Optional toppings

  • Cheese
  • Pickles

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425 ℉.
  • Chop green onions into think slices
  • Shred cheese if applicable
  • Dump cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, and the ranch seasoning packet into the medium pot and set aside

Cooking

  • Place the chicken and bacon on separate baking sheets and insert them both into the oven at the same time.
  • Remove the bacon once it is fully cooked (about 20 minutes).
    - Use a knife to chop the bacon into tiny bits
  • Remove the chicken once it is fully cooked (about 30 minutes).
    - Shred the chicken using a fork or shredders

Finishing it up

  • Place the medium pot over medium-low heat
  • Add shredded chicken and chopped bacon to the pot
  • Slowly stir until combined. It's done! Don't forget to turn off the stove and oven now that you're done cooking.

Serving

  • Scoop the crack chicken onto a bun and add any desired toppings.
    - I personally like swiss cheese and pickles on mine