Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe

Large white oven-safe pan filled with chicken breasts covered in a mixture of cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.

4.86 from 7 votes

Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe

Crack Chicken Recipe - Creamy, cheesy, delicious baked chicken breasts smothered in an addicting combination of bacon, cheese, and ranch seasoning mix. Baked until golden and bubbly, it's the perfect easy weeknight dinner for the whole family!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Servings: servings

Calories: 566kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 1 (8-ounce) package full-fat cream cheese - softened
▢ 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
▢ 1 (1-ounce) packet Ranch seasoning mix
▢ ½ teaspoom ground black pepper
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ 8 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese - divided
▢ 6 slices bacon - cooked until crisp, chopped, and divided
▢ 1½ pounds thinly sliced chicken breasts (chicken cutlets) - about 8 pieces

Instructions

Baked Crack Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, set aside a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, and spray with non-stick spray.
Mix the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in the chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, and salt, and stir until combined.
Gently fold ¾ of the shredded cheddar cheese and ¾ of the cooked bacon bits into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Set aside.
Meanwhile, lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared skillet or baking dish.
Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the chicken pieces, then sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top.
Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese bubbles.
Set the oven to LOW broil, and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown on top. Check that the chicken is fully cooked (165℉ as measured with a digital meat thermometer) before serving.
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Crockpot Crack Chicken

Spray the bowl of a 4-qt or larger slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the ranch seasoning mix. Cover the chicken with the softened cubes of cream cheese and the canned cream of chicken soup.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours without opening the lid.
After the 7-8 hours have finished, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese and bacon bits over the top of the chicken and cover. Continue to cook for an additional 10-30 minutes, at least until the cheese has melted.

Notes

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs may used in place of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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