Crack chicken (also referred to as “crack dip” or “crack beef”) has taken the food world by storm since its introduction. Crafted with chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese and bacon – creating a creamy yet flavorful blend suited for any special occasion – crack chicken is now part of modern life and this article will examine its roots as well as how you can create it yourself!
Origins of Crack Chicken
Crack chicken’s origins remain obscure; however, it is believed to have originated in the southern United States. Some attribute the name “crack chicken” to its addictive properties or speculate it might have some relation with drug culture; regardless of where its name originates from it has become an immensely popular dish due to its delicious taste.
Ingredients in Crack Chicken
Crack chicken is made up of chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese and bacon; all working together to form an irresistibly creamy dish that many find irresistible. Here is an outline of each ingredient’s role in crack chicken:
Crack Chicken Features Chicken as its Key Component: Chicken is typically the mainstay protein used in crack chicken dishes and should be prepared and shredded prior to being mixed with other ingredients.
Cream Cheese: Cream cheese adds an irresistibly creamy and tart element to a dish, and helps bind together all of its elements.
Ranch Seasoning: Ranch seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices commonly found in ranch dressing, offering both savory and tarty notes to your dish.
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese adds an irresistibly salty and slightly nutty taste to dishes, giving them an irresistibly gooey texture that complements its salty bite.
Bacon: When adding bacon to a dish, its addition adds both smoky and savory notes while also contributing a crispy texture.
Crack chicken can be enhanced with additional ingredients such as diced tomatoes, jalapenos, green onions, and hot sauce for extra spice and flavor. These additions add another dimension of spice and flavor.
How to Make Crack Chicken
Crack chicken is relatively straightforward to make in either your slow cooker or stovetop, and here is an easy recipe that uses either. Here is one suitable for slow cooking:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- Add salt and pepper to the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker.
Instructions:
Add cream cheese, ranch seasoning and cheddar cheese to the slow cooker.
Stirring periodically, cook on high for 4 hours or 8 hours on low.
Add the cooked bacon to the slow cooker and combine.
Serve this crack chicken dish with diced tomatoes and green onions if desired.
Variations of Crack Chicken
Crack chicken is an adaptable dish that can be tailored to meet any taste preference. Here are a few variations you should try:
Crack Beef: For an alternative approach to this dish, ground beef makes an excellent alternative. Simply brown the ground meat before combining it with other ingredients in your slow cooker.
Also Read:- Barbacoa Beef
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