Over 20 Million People Are Actually Listening To A Recipe On The Internet Thanks To This Popular "Crack Chicken" Dish

You can even tailor it to make it your exact preference of crack.

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• March 10, 2023

A new recipe that has gone viral on social media this time actually lives up to its name. Even though social media didn't exist when the popular "Crack Chicken" first went viral, it is now finally receiving the credit it deserves.

Although there is no way to determine where this delectable dish came from, social media contributors have you covered because there are hundreds of various ways to prepare it. Being a busy mother who enjoys easy recipes, Krista Torres found the crack chicken to be just what she needed.

She posted her variation of the recipe on Instagram, and I assure you that it's just as simple to prepare as peanut butter & jelly! The best 24 "Crack Chicken" videos on TikTok have received over 23 million views, proving how popular this recipe is!

Chicken, cream cheese, and ranch dressing are the staple components of crack chicken. However, Krista Torres adds a few extras to her formula.

She also included bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and poultry broth. Purchasing some bread or buns is a good option, as serving the crack chicken as a sandwich is preferable.

Keep scrolling, and let's get right into the crack chicken recipe.

The viral ‘Crack Chicken’ has been around way before social media

Given that it can take up to 6 hours to prepare, you should start the recipe as soon as you get out of bed. So, prepare your ingredients accordingly unless you want to eat at midnight or later.

In this manner, you can satisfy the Renaissance desire to enjoy food along with your entertainment when you sit down to watch TV.

Get your ingredients ready

Follow along with Krista's Instagram video below to see how she makes "Crack Chicken!"

If you're still here, you're probably eager to get the specifics on how to make this delectable snack, meal, or whatever else you want! You won't need to look any further, so stop scratching—you'll get your Crack Chicken in no time.

First step is to add about 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or breast tenderloins to a slow cooker

Then, add a 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning mix, about 1/4 cup of chicken broth, and one 8-ounce block of cream cheese.

Second step is to cover the pot and cook on low for five to six hours

You can also cook on high for 3-4 hours but be careful of burning on the bottom of the pot. You'll be able to tell when the chicken is done cooking.

While still in the slow cooker, it ought to be easy to shred with a spatula. Continue to the next action once you are certain that salmonella is not a possibility.

Finally, add all your extra ingredients including your chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked, crumbled bacon

Just eyeball how much you want of each and keep in mind that with green onions, a little goes a long way. It's prepared for serving once all the ingredients have been combined.

Crack chicken can be consumed as a dip, on sandwich bread, or even on buns. Additionally, you could put it in a casserole dish, top it with some additional cheese, and bake it for 25 minutes at 375 degrees!

Several readers of Krista's post added some beneficial advice that might suit your preferences!

Turning this into a white chicken chili

This person makes it with thighs

Adding jalapeno cheese to it for some spice

The recipe serves 5–6 people and shouldn't cost more than $35–$40 altogether. The ability to customize crack chicken to your precise taste may be its finest feature.

Crack Chicken won't earn you any health prizes, but it's guaranteed to make you happy thanks to its magical combination of chicken, cream cheese, bacon, ranch seasoning, and other diabetes-inducing ingredients.

Maryjane