Crack Chicken Burgers - Quick and Easy Burgers made with just 4-ingredients - Ground Chicken, Ranch seasoning mix, Cheddar Cheese, and Bread Crumbs. These are the easiest Burgers ever and perfect for Labor Day weekend dinner or a simple summer night dinner.
This is one of those recipes which you can easily make in just 10-15 minutes and serve for a quick summer dinner.
In my house, we love Burgers for dinner. They are so easy to make and always perfect for a quick summer dinner.
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- How to make Crock pot Crack Chicken
- Ingredients needed to make Crack Chicken using Ground Chicken
- How to make Crack Chicken
- STEP 1: MAKE THE CHICKEN MIXTURE
- STEP 2: FORM BURGERS
- STEP 3: SERVE
- HINT
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Storage
- More Easy Summer Dinner Recipes
- Crack Chicken Burgers
- How to make Crockpot Crack Chicken
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Storage
You will love these Crack Chicken Burgers for summers. They are loaded with Ranch seasoning and Cheddar Cheese! Tastes so good.
You can obviously add crispy fried Bacon as a topping and enjoy these delicious Crack Chicken Burgers.
Crack Chicken is one of my favorite recipes for dinner. It's easy to make and is so hearty and comforting.
There is something so soothing and relaxing about a comforting recipe for dinner.
How to make Crock pot Crack Chicken
Summers are the best time to enjoy Crock Pot Crack Chicken. Its super easy, handy, cheap and effortless.
You can serve Cracked Chicken in Buns or over cooked rice.
To make Crockpot Crack Chicken you can use Chicken Breasts or boneless Chicken thighs.
Add Chicken Breasts to the Crock Pot along with 4 OZ of Cream Cheese, 1 tablespoon of Ranch Seasoning mix, and 1 cup of Chicken Broth. Season with Salt and Pepper as per taste.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
After the Chicken gets cooked, shred the chicken using two fork.
Toss in 1 cup of shredded Cheddar Cheese, Crispy fried Bacon bits, 1/4 cup of Panko Breadcrumbs and finely chopped Green onions. Mix until combined.
Serve warm in buns or in bowls.
This gets ready in a jiffy and tastes so damn good...!
Ingredients needed to make Crack Chicken using Ground Chicken
- Ground Chicken
- Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Olive Oil
- Hamburger Buns
- Lettuce Leaves
See recipe card for quantities. Also, watch the video for a quick visual.
How to make Crack Chicken
STEP 1: MAKE THE CHICKEN MIXTURE
- Combine Ground Chicken with Panko Breadcrumbs, Cheddar Cheese and Dry Ranch Seasoning mix
STEP 2: FORM BURGERS
- Form this mixture into burgers
- Heat Olive Oil in a skillet or Brush the Grill grates with oil
- Add the burgers and cook for 4-5 min per side. (If using a skillet, cook on medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, per side)
STEP 3: SERVE
- Serve the Burgers with your favorite topping, along with some crispy fried Bacon strips.
Remember that the Dry Ranch Seasoning mix is already salted. So I have skipped the use of extra salt to make the burgers.
However, check the ingredients in your Ranch Seasoning and make sure that it has added salt.
If it doesn't, then you can add salt and pepper to the burger mixture.
HINT
If your Burger is falling apart and is too dry, add one cracked egg or just some Canola Oil to bind the mixture and form your Burgers.
Substitutions
- Chicken Breasts - I would prefer Chicken Breasts over thighs for this recipe as breast pieces really cooks perfectly in the slow cooker and are easier to shred and use.
- Shredded Chicken - if you're making slow cooker crack chicken, use Shredded Chicken rather than Ground Chicken
- Lettuce - instead of ice berg lettuce, you can use Romaine Lettuce or Kale or Spinach
- Bun - I like to use gluten free buns instead of white hambuger buns. They are healthy and gluten free.
- Vegetarian - Make a Vegetarian version of Cracked Chicken Burger by replacing Chicken with Cooked Quinoa.
Variations
- Spicy - Crack Chicken is generally hearty, mild and coforting. However, you can make this a little spicy by adding some chopped Jalapenos and Hot Sauce in the burger mixture.
- Toppings - You can add toppings like onions, tomatoes and crispy fried Bacon strips in the Burger.
Storage
You can make the burger ahead of time and freeze this. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and reheat them before use.
You can also freeze precooked Burgers. Double wrap them with foil and cellophane and freeze for up to 3 months. You can also refrigerate precooked Burgers for 1 week.
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Crack Chicken Burgers
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lbs Ground Chicken
- 1 pack Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all the ingredients - Combine Ground Chicken with Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix, Cheddar Cheese, and Panko Breadcrumbs. If the mixture is too dry and falling apart, you can add an Egg or some Canola Oil to the mixture.
- Now, form the Burgers using this mixture. Heat Olive Oil in a skillet or brush the grill grates with oil. Add the Burgers to it and cook for 4-5 minutes. (If cooking on the skillet, then cook for 3-4 min, per side, on medium-heat).
- Add Cheddar Cheese slices over the Burgers and allow them to melt. Add your favorite topping over the burgers and serve in toasted hamburger buns.
Video
Notes
How to make Crockpot Crack Chicken
To make Crockpot Crack Chicken you can use Chicken Breasts or boneless Chicken thighs. Add them to the crock pot along with Cream Cheese, Ranch Seasoning mix, and Chicken Broth. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. After the Chicken gets cooked, shred the chicken using two fork. Toss in shredded Cheddar Cheese, Crispy fried Bacon bits, Panko Breadcrumbs and green onions. Mix until combined. Serve warm in buns or in bowls.Substitutions
- Chicken Breasts - I would prefer Chicken Breasts over thighs for this recipe as breast pieces really cooks perfectly in the slow cooker and are easier to shred and use.
- Shredded Chicken - if you're making slow cooker crack chicken, use Shredded Chicken rather than Ground Chicken
- Lettuce - instead of iceberg lettuce, you can use Romaine Lettuce or Kale or Spinach
- Bun - I like to use gluten-free buns instead of white hamburger buns. They are healthy and gluten-free.
- Vegetarian - Make a Vegetarian version of Cracked Chicken Burger by replacing Chicken with Cooked Quinoa.
Variations
- Spicy - Crack Chicken is generally hearty, mild, and comforting. However, you can make this a little spicy by adding some chopped Jalapenos and Hot Sauce to the burger mixture.
- Toppings - You can add toppings like onions, tomatoes, and crispy fried Bacon strips to the Burger.
James says
Gosh! Made this last night! Just came back to say that these are seriously the Best Burgers ever! Loved the taste, every bit of it!! Brilliant one!
Vanessa says
Loved this. I added some more seasonings to it like garlic and onion powder, but my husband preferred it otherwise! Loved it! Definitely will make it again.
Joanna says
Very satisfying Burgers