Description
Crack Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious, cheesy, and savory meal packed with flavor, featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar cheese, all served on sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion
- 2½ cups chicken breast, cooked, shredded, boneless and skinless
- 12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon
- 2½ cups mild shredded cheddar cheese, divided (1 cup and 1½ cups)
- 12 count sweet Hawaiian Rolls, sliced in half
- 6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dry ranch dressing mix, onion powder, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until everything is evenly distributed.
- Using the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls, spread the chicken mixture evenly on each piece.
- Top the mixture with the remaining 1½ cups of cheddar cheese, then place the top halves of the rolls over the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh chives.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional spices or toppings according to your taste.
- For a spicier version, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg