Description
These Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches are a creamy, flavorful, and easy slow cooker meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Tender chicken breasts are cooked low and slow with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and ranch dressing, then shredded and served on toasted buns for a deliciously satisfying sandwich.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (dry)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
Sandwich Assembly
- 6-8 sandwich buns (brioche or your choice)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts to coat them thoroughly.
- Add creamy ingredients: Spoon the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing (if using), butter, and chicken broth into the slow cooker, distributing them around and over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing thoroughly so the ranch sauce evenly coats the shredded meat.
- Season to taste: Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as desired to enhance the flavors.
- Toast buns: If desired, toast the sandwich buns until golden and warm to add texture and flavor.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the creamy ranch chicken mixture onto each bun.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if preferred, then serve the sandwiches warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use frozen chicken breasts directly in the crock pot; just add extra cooking time if needed.
- For a lighter option, omit the butter and use low-fat cream cheese and ranch dressing.
- Leftover chicken mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Try serving this chicken over rice or a salad for a different meal variation.
- Using brioche buns adds a rich, slightly sweet contrast to the savory chicken.
