Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches
Melt-in-your-mouth Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Servings 6
Calories 500 kcal
For the Chicken Mixture
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix store-bought or homemade
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
For Homemade Ranch Seasoning (Optional)
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried chives
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Serving
- 8 brioche buns or any sturdy rolls
- Sliced cheddar cheese optional
- Fresh toppings: lettuce tomato slices, red onion, avocado
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
If making homemade ranch seasoning, mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
Step 2: Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
Cut cream cheese into cubes and scatter over the chicken.
Add crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh dill.
Pour chicken broth around the edges.
Step 3: Cook & Shred Chicken
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
Let shredded chicken simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes.
Step 4: Assemble Sandwiches
- To thicken sauce: Leave slow cooker lid off for the last 15 minutes or stir in an extra 2 oz cream cheese.
- Storage: Keep chicken mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Add a splash of broth and warm over low heat or in the microwave at 50% power.
- Freezing: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2g
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