{"id":109143,"date":"2026-04-30T13:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/crack-chicken-salad-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:47:45","slug":"crack-chicken-salad-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/crack-chicken-salad-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Crack Chicken Salad | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This crack chicken salad is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with ranch, bacon, and tender chicken. It\u2019s an easy make ahead lunch that\u2019s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or straight from the bowl. If you need a simple recipe that actually gets eaten, this is it.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This crack chicken salad has <strong>no business being this good<\/strong>! It\u2019s creamy, packed with ranch, bacon, and cheddar, and <strong>disappears way too fast<\/strong>. Pile it on a croissant or eat it straight from the bowl. I promise I won\u2019t judge! <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Croissants loaded with crack chicken salad and lettuce. \" class=\"wp-image-338425\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Chicken Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Get Ready to Be Hooked<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flavor That Hits Different:<\/strong>\u00a0Ranch, bacon, cream cheese, AND cheddar? Yes please! Skip your grandma\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/waldorf-chicken-salad\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"34920\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">chicken salad<\/a> and make this instead. <\/li>\n<li><strong>So Simple<\/strong>! Just mix it up, toss it in the fridge, and lunch is done. It gets even better as it sits, so it\u2019s perfect for meal prep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endless Ways to Eat It:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-croissants\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"188957\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Croissants<\/a>, crackers, lettuce wraps, a spoon straight from the bowl, however you serve it, it slaps every single time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-crack-chicken-salad\">Ingredients for Crack Chicken Salad<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackChickenSalad-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-338435\" title=\"This crack chicken salad has no business being this good! It\u2019s creamy, packed with ranch, bacon, and cheddar, and disappears way too fast. Pile it on a croissant or eat it straight from the bowl. I promise I won't judge!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Chicken Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackChickenSalad-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackChickenSalad.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackChickenSalad-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackChickenSalad-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackChickenSalad-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Use leftover or rotisserie chicken, or cook and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-shredded-chicken\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"160251\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">shred your own,<\/a> whatever is easiest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/fully-cooked-bacon-2-1oz-market-pantry-8482\/-\/A-82553182#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-cooked bacon<\/a> is a quick, simple way to save time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the key to that rich, creamy \u2018crack\u2019 flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-crack-chicken-salad\">How to Make Crack Chicken Salad<\/h2>\n<p>Try this crack chicken salad, and you\u2019ll see exactly why it got its name! If you love it, make sure you also try my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-tacos\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"332425\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">crack chicken tacos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-pasta\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"250674\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">crack chicken pasta<\/a> next!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/8pc-glass-set-of-4-mixing-bowls-with-lids-clear-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87707504#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large bowl<\/a>, mix together the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-mayonnaise\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"172845\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">mayo<\/a>, softened cream cheese, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"118012\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">ranch seasoning<\/a>, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stir Ingredients Together:<\/strong> Add the chicken, celery, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions, then stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Enjoy crack chicken salad on croissants, in sandwiches or wraps, over lettuce, or with crackers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338431\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cream cheese, mayo, garlic and ranch seasoning all added to a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-338431\" title=\"This crack chicken salad has no business being this good! It\u2019s creamy, packed with ranch, bacon, and cheddar, and disappears way too fast. Pile it on a croissant or eat it straight from the bowl. I promise I won't judge!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Chicken Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338430\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese, bacon, chicken, celery, and green onions added to the sauce mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-338430\" title=\"This crack chicken salad has no business being this good! It\u2019s creamy, packed with ranch, bacon, and cheddar, and disappears way too fast. Pile it on a croissant or eat it straight from the bowl. I promise I won't judge!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Chicken Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338432\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the ingredients for crack chicken salad all mixed together. \" class=\"wp-image-338432\" title=\"This crack chicken salad has no business being this good! It\u2019s creamy, packed with ranch, bacon, and cheddar, and disappears way too fast. Pile it on a croissant or eat it straight from the bowl. I promise I won't judge!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Chicken Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Add Some Heat:<\/strong>\u00a0Swap in pepper jack cheese for the cheddar for a kick. For even more spice, add diced jalape\u00f1os.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad.jpg&amp;description=Crack Chicken Salad\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"338321\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-338322\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"338322\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div id=\"recipe-338322-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"338322\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Mixing Bowl<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Knife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Cutting Board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Chicken Shredder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1721291124\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1721291124\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-338322-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-338322-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"338322\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-338322-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-1 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 \u00bc cups mayonnaise<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-9 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 tablespoons softened cream cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-7 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 tablespoons dry ranch powder<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-8 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/span>. Stir well to combine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-338322-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-0 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-1 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 \u00bc cups mayonnaise<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-9 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 tablespoons softened cream cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-7 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 tablespoons dry ranch powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-8 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-2 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup chopped celery<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-3 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00be cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-5 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup cooked and crumbled bacon<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-338322-6 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bc cup diced green onions<\/span> to the bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-338322-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir to combine with the mayonnaise mixture. Serve on fresh croissants, on a bed of lettuce, or with crackers!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-338322-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make-Ahead and Leftover Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make-Ahead:\u00a0<\/strong>Prepare it, cover it tightly, and store it in the fridge until you\u2019re ready to enjoy. Before serving, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to add moisture if the salad needs a refresh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> Keep in an\u00a0airtight container\u00a0in the fridge for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> I don\u2019t recommend freezing this recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-338322-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">615<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">53<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">114<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">976<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">284<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">371<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">129<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/crack-chicken-salad-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of crack chicken salad. \" class=\"wp-image-338426\" title=\"This crack chicken salad has no business being this good! It\u2019s creamy, packed with ranch, bacon, and cheddar, and disappears way too fast. Pile it on a croissant or eat it straight from the bowl. 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