Description
These Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker meal featuring tender shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese. Serve it on toasted buns for a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying sandwich that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Sandwiches:
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- Toasted sandwich buns (brioche, ciabatta, or Hawaiian rolls)
- Optional toppings: lettuce, pickles, sliced avocado, extra ranch dressing
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and ranch seasoning.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
Step 2: Slow Cook the Chicken
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- The chicken is ready when it is fork-tender and easy to shred.
Step 3: Shred the Chicken & Add Cheese
- Use two forks or tongs to shred the cooked chicken directly in the Crock Pot.
- Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar.
- Stir well and cook on LOW for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
Step 4: Cook the Bacon
- While the cheese is melting, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and break into pieces for the sandwiches.
Step 5: Assemble the Sandwiches
- Toast the sandwich buns for added texture.
- Spoon the creamy ranch chicken mixture onto each bun.
- Top with crispy bacon and optional toppings like lettuce, avocado, or pickles.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner / Slow Cooker
- Method: Crock Pot / Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup ranch chicken
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg