Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
These Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches are a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional shredded chicken sandwiches. With the ease of a slow cooker, tender chicken is cooked in a rich ranch-infused cream cheese sauce, then piled high on buns with cheddar cheese for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For Serving:
- 6 sandwich buns
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions or cooked bacon bits for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper over the chicken.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Add cubed cream cheese and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred and Combine: Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Thicken: Cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Assemble: Spoon the ranch chicken onto sandwich buns, top with cheddar cheese, and add green onions or bacon bits if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sliced pickles or crisp lettuce to your sandwich.
- This chicken filling also works well in wraps or over baked potatoes for a versatile meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
