Description
Irresistible slow cooker chicken bacon ranch sandwiches blend creamy, savory flavors that spark instant cravings. Shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch create a mouthwatering meal you’ll want to devour again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups (226 grams) cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (or 1 packet)
- 0.5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 scallions, chopped
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Gently nestle whole chicken breasts into the slow cooker basin, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Liberally dust the ranch seasoning across the chicken surfaces, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Strategically place cubed cream cheese atop the seasoned chicken, allowing it to melt and infuse rich, tangy notes during cooking.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and let the chicken simmer on LOW temperature for 6 hours or HIGH temperature for 4 hours until tender and fully cooked.
- Carefully shred the chicken using two forks, transforming the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Fold the shredded chicken through the creamy sauce, ensuring every morsel is coated with the decadent ranch-infused mixture.
- Incorporate crispy bacon pieces, freshly chopped scallions, and a generous helping of cheddar cheese, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, creating a melty, golden blanket.
- Allow the cheese to melt and become gloriously gooey for approximately 10 minutes.
- Pile the luxurious chicken mixture onto soft, pillowy buns, creating an irresistible sandwich that promises ultimate comfort and flavor.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy ranch seasoning mix for varied flavor profiles.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon to create a lighter, healthier version of the recipe.
- Prepare chicken mixture ahead of time and freeze in portions for convenient meal prep and quick weeknight dinners.
- Add extra crunch by toasting buns lightly before assembling sandwiches, enhancing texture and preventing soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg