Delicious Crack Chicken Sliders Recipe with Creamy Ranch Seasoning Easy and Perfect for Parties
These crack chicken sliders feature shredded chicken mixed with creamy ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon, baked on soft slider buns. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, they deliver irresistible comfort food flavor in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (plus 2-5 hours slow cooker time or 12 minutes Instant Pot)
- Total Time: 30 minutes active time (plus slow cooker or Instant Pot time)
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), cooked and shredded
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (about 1 tbsp) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water or chicken broth (for cooking chicken)
- Optional: hot sauce or diced jalapeños for heat
- Optional: mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar
- Optional: Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker with ½ cup water or chicken broth. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender. (Instant Pot: cook on high pressure for 12 minutes with quick release.)
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks or hand mixer on low speed.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until creamy and evenly coated.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Slice slider buns in half horizontally. Spoon chicken mixture onto bottom halves and top with sliced green onions.
- Place slider tops on and arrange sliders on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a toasty top, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let sliders cool for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
Do not skip adding broth or water when cooking chicken to keep it juicy. Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Crisp bacon well for best texture. Use Hawaiian rolls or similarly soft buns for tender sliders. For a spicy twist, add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or jalapeños. Sliders can be made ahead and assembled just before baking. Freeze individually wrapped sliders for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 0.22
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 12
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