These Crack Chicken Burgers are one of our favorite meals, especially for a busy weeknight. Just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need to make this delicious recipe!

Crack Chicken Burgers

The other day I went on Facebook Live and showed y’all how I make these deliciously easy Crack Chicken Burgers.

These easy crack chicken burgers have that classic ranch flavor with the cheesy, bacon goodness that everyone loves. They’re perfect for summer grilling or a simple weeknight dinner.

They are only 5 ingredients and are ridiculously easy to make. They. Are. So. Good. SOOO Good.

Why We Call Them Crack Chicken Burgers

My family goes CRAZY over these. Truth be told, so do I.

We call them “Crack Chicken Burgers” because they’re so good, you’ll keep wanting more!

The ranch adds that creamy, tangy taste, while the bacon brings in the smoky, crispy bite. Add in the melted cheddar, and you’ve got yourself a burger that’s just packed full of flavor.

It’s that delicious combination that keeps you coming back, bite after bite. That’s why we call them “crack chicken burgers”—they’re simply hard to resist!

Why You’ll Love My Crack Chicken Burgers

These chicken bacon ranch burgers are full of zesty flavor and crispy textures. Here’s more reasons to love them:

Super Fast Meal: From start to finish, and I mean from the very start when you are mixing the ingredients together to the very end—these cheddar bacon ranch chicken burgers take about 20 minutes. That makes for a perfect weeknight meal!
Packed with Flavor: This recipe takes plain chicken and turns it into something special. You’ll find yourself craving these again for next time.
Simple Cleanup: Since everything gets mixed in one bowl, and cooked in a single pan, you won’t have a mess to deal with afterward.

Crack Chicken Burger Ingredients

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up delicious ground chicken burgers in no time.

All you need to make these deliciously easy burgers (and wow your family!):

Ground chicken – Ground chicken has a plain flavor, so it soaks up the other ingredients nicely. It’s light and flavorful, perfect for making juicy burgers.
Dry ranch dressing packet – This ranch mix adds that classic, tangy ranch flavor. It’s what makes these burgers taste like the best “Crack Chicken” burgers, combining all the zesty goodness of ranch dressing into your patties.
Cooked & crumbled bacon – You can’t go wrong with bacon, especially when paired with ranch flavors and cheddar!
Chopped green onion – These add a little freshness and a subtle crunch to balance out the rich flavors. Green onions also bring a slight bite without being overpowering.
Cheddar cheese (shredded) – A good amount of cheddar cheese gives these burgers their cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Cheddar pairs perfectly with bacon and ranch and make your burgers taste amazing!

How to Make Crack Chicken Burgers

Get your ingredients ready: Start by gathering your ground chicken, ranch dressing mix, cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, and chopped green onion.
Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ranch mix, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onion. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Form the patties: Take the mixture and form it into 4-5 even chicken burger patties. You can place them on a piece of wax paper or parchment paper to keep things tidy. If they’re sticking to your hands, a light rub of olive oil can help.
Cook the patties: Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray or rub a little olive oil on the surface. Cook the patties for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Make sure the inside is fully cooked—no pink!
Serve on buns: Once the patties are done, place them on hamburger buns. These crack burgers are delicious topped with extra cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, or whatever you like.

Recipe Tips

Use cooking spray or a little olive oil on the skillet or grill grate to prevent sticking.
You can also line your prep area with wax paper or parchment paper to keep things neat when forming your patties.
Cook the burgers on medium-high heat for a nice crispy outside and juicy inside.
For extra flavor, grill the burgers on a BBQ grill if you want that smoky summer grilling taste.
You could make turkey burgers instead by swapping out the chicken for ground turkey.

What to Serve with Crack Chicken Burgers

Usually, I just serve these alongside a salad – but sometimes I also make my Cheesy Ranch Potatoes for a side dish with these.

Other delicious sides to serve with these amazing chicken burgers:

Toppings for Chicken Burgers

As for toppings, you can get as creative (or as simple!) as you like. I tend to go with mayo, lettuce, red onion, jalapeño, and a blanket of sharp cheddar cheese.

My 9 year old son? Well he tops his with ranch dressing and pepperoni. Yes pepperoni… I don’t even know... LOL But he eats it up so that’s all that matters!