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An extreme close-up of the creamy chicken bacon ranch filling used in Crack Chicken Sandwiches, showing the texture of shredded chicken and melted cheese.

Crack Chicken Sandwiches (The Ultimate Guide)

The ultimate Crack Chicken Sandwiches recipe! Tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning piled on a soft bun. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 8 brioche buns for serving
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 2 Forks for shredding

Instructions
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken and place the block of cream cheese on top.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the melted cream cheese and ranch seasoning until a creamy sauce forms.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until the cheese is completely melted and everything is well combined.
  5. Toast the brioche buns. Spoon a generous amount of the crack chicken mixture onto the bottom bun. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, place the top bun on, and serve immediately.

Notes

Toast Your Buns: Lightly toasting the buns adds great texture and prevents them from getting soggy.
Storage: Store leftover crack chicken filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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