Description
Creamy ranch chicken sandwiches simmered slowly in a crock pot offer comfort beyond expectations. Shredded tender meat nestled between warm buns delivers a satisfying meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper across the chicken surface for robust flavor infusion.
- Cascade cream of chicken soup and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken to create a rich, moisture-rich cooking environment.
- Secure the crock pot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches complete tenderness and easily pulls apart.
- Remove chicken and utilize two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate, uniform strands.
- Return shredded chicken to the cooking liquid and incorporate softened cream cheese, stirring until the mixture achieves a creamy, cohesive consistency.
- Gently pile the luxurious ranch-infused chicken onto soft sandwich buns, allowing the filling to slightly overflow for maximum deliciousness.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for casual dining.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by using homemade ranch mix for lower sodium and fresher flavor profile.
- Opt for Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese to reduce fat content and add protein boost.
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free buns for dietary accommodations and enhanced nutrition.
- Enhance texture by briefly broiling shredded chicken mixture for crispy edges before serving.
- 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: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg