Description
Tender chicken cooked slow with ranch seasoning and cream cheese, topped with melted cheddar and served on toasted buns. Perfect for game day or busy days with hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Sandwich buns (brioche, potato rolls, or hamburger buns)
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker insert lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken. Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and stir it into the hot shredded chicken until melted and smooth.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt for about 10 minutes on low or warm setting. Alternatively, melt cheese in microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Toast the buns until golden and slightly crispy. Assemble sandwiches by piling cheesy ranch chicken onto the bottom buns and topping with the other half. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Use chicken thighs for juicier, richer flavor if preferred.’, ‘Softened cream cheese blends better; microwave for 15 seconds if needed.’, ‘Add extra broth if chicken seems dry during cooking.’, ‘Toast buns to prevent sogginess and add texture.’, ‘Use good quality ranch seasoning or make your own blend.’, ‘Can be made in an Instant Pot on poultry setting for 15 minutes.’]
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: crock pot chicken, ranch chicken sandwiches, slow cooker recipe, game day food, easy chicken sandwich, creamy ranch chicken