Description
Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a creamy ranch sauce this recipe is a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing favorite. Serve it piled high on sandwich buns with melty cheddar for the ultimate comfort food meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 sandwich buns
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Add chicken, ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, black pepper, and garlic powder to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine well with the sauce.
- Serve warm on sandwich buns. Top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- These make great leftovers! Store extra chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can serve this chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or in wraps if you want to switch it up.
- Toasting the sandwich buns adds a nice crunch and helps prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: crock pot ranch chicken, slow cooker chicken sandwiches, easy chicken sandwiches, creamy ranch chicken, shredded chicken sandwiches