Description
These Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate easy comfort food—juicy shredded chicken slow-cooked with ranch seasoning and cream cheese for a creamy, flavorful filling. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this hands-off recipe takes just minutes to prep and delivers tender, delicious chicken ready to pile onto buns, wraps, or lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Buns or sandwich rolls (for serving)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, pickles, sliced tomato.
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper over the chicken.
- Add cubed cream cheese on top and pour in the broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Serve on buns or rolls with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Add cooked crumbled chicken and cheddar for a ranch-chicken-cheddar version.
- For a spicy kick, mix in buffalo sauce or jalapeños.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, over rice, or in tortillas for variety.
- Lightly toast buns to prevent sogginess.
