Description
Juicy slow cooker chicken bacon ranch sandwiches combine creamy ranch, crispy bacon, and tender chicken for an irresistible meal. Comfort meets convenience in this crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 lb bacon
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Sandwich Components:
- 6 sandwich rolls or hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 slices cheese (optional)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
- 2 tomatoes, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully arrange chicken breasts at the bottom of a slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt directly over the chicken, creating a uniform coating.
- Drizzle olive oil and chicken broth around the chicken to enhance moisture and prevent sticking.
- Chop bacon into small pieces and scatter across the seasoned chicken for added flavor and richness.
- Cover slow cooker and set to LOW temperature, allowing chicken to cook for 6-7 hours until tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing with the accumulated flavorful juices.
- Lightly toast sandwich rolls or hamburger buns, brushing with melted butter for a golden, crisp exterior.
- Optional: Layer shredded cheese on warm rolls to create a melty base for the chicken.
- Generously pile shredded chicken onto prepared rolls, ensuring each sandwich is well-filled.
- Optional: Top with fresh lettuce and tomato slices for added crunch and freshness.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and rolls are crisp.
Notes
- Optimize moisture by pouring broth and olive oil around chicken, preventing dryness and ensuring tender meat throughout cooking.
- Select lean chicken breasts for healthier version, trimming excess fat before slow cooking to reduce overall calorie content.
- Customize seasoning intensity by adjusting ranch mix quantity or experimenting with homemade ranch blend for personalized flavor profile.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free option by using gluten-free rolls and confirming ranch seasoning mix meets dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1094 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg