Description
Slow-cooker ranch chicken sandwiches blend zesty ranch seasoning with tender poultry for a mouthwatering meal. Creamy, tangy flavors meld perfectly, satisfying you with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4–6 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Gently arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper across the chicken surface.
- Dollop cream of chicken soup and cream cheese over the seasoned chicken, creating a uniform coating.
- Secure the lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Carefully extract chicken and use two forks to meticulously shred meat, then return shredded pieces to the creamy sauce in the slow cooker.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt and blend seamlessly with the sauce.
- Warm sandwich buns and pile the creamy ranch chicken mixture generously, topping with additional garnishes as desired.
Notes
- Boost Protein Power by using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a healthier, protein-packed alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Customize Spice Levels by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for those who enjoy extra heat in their chicken sandwich.
- Meal Prep Magic means this recipe freezes beautifully – store in airtight containers for quick weeknight dinners up to 3 months later.
- Dietary Swap Options include using gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for low-carb enthusiasts seeking delicious alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg