Description
Slow cooker chicken bacon ranch sandwiches deliver mouthwatering comfort with minimal effort. Creamy ranch, crispy bacon, and tender chicken create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 sandwich rolls
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish and Additional:
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 slices cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels, ensuring a clean surface for seasoning.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken, massaging the spices into the meat for maximum flavor absorption.
- Arrange bacon slices in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for the chicken to rest on during cooking.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts on top of the bacon layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and shred using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and melted butter to create a creamy ranch sauce.
- Fold the shredded chicken into the ranch sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Crisp up the bacon separately in a skillet until golden and crunchy, then crumble into small pieces.
- Toast sandwich rolls until lightly golden and warm.
- Layer each roll with a slice of cheese, then generously pile the ranch-coated chicken on top.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped chives.
- Serve immediately while warm, with extra ranch sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Choose lean chicken breasts for a healthier protein option that stays moist during slow cooking.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a more flavorful exterior.
- Experiment with different ranch seasoning brands to find your preferred flavor intensity and taste profile.
- For a low-carb version, serve the ranch chicken over a crisp salad instead of using sandwich rolls.
- Layer bacon at the bottom creates a delicious flavor base and prevents chicken from sticking to the slow cooker.
- Use low-sodium ranch mix and bacon to control salt content for those watching their sodium intake.
- Shred chicken while it’s warm for easier, more uniform texture and better sauce absorption.
- Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to help retain moisture and make shredding easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 654
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1055 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 133 mg