Description
Crock pot ranch chicken sandwiches bring comfort and zest to dinner tables across America. Juicy chicken, creamy ranch, and tender buns create a simple yet satisfying meal that connects families around warm, flavorful plates you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Serving Component:
- 4 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker, creating an even layer at the bottom of the pot.
- Generously dust the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper across the chicken surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Gently cascade chicken broth around the meat and dollop cream of chicken soup over the top, distributing evenly.
- Secure the lid and initiate slow cooking process, selecting low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until meat becomes exceptionally tender.
- Extract chicken and utilize two forks to meticulously shred the protein into delicate, uniform strands.
- Incorporate cream cheese into the shredded chicken, stirring consistently to create a smooth, rich texture.
- Return mixture to slow cooker and allow additional 15-20 minutes of heating to meld flavors and achieve optimal creaminess.
- Transfer the luxurious chicken mixture onto fresh sandwich buns, ensuring generous portioning for maximum satisfaction.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning blend by adjusting the ranch mix to match your taste preferences, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and homemade ranch seasoning to control salt content.
- Meal prep friendly dish that can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it perfect for quick lunches or dinners.
- Transform the recipe into a gluten-free option by using gluten-free buns and checking ranch seasoning ingredients for potential gluten-containing additives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg