Description
Simmering ranch chicken creates mouthwatering sandwiches perfect for casual dinners. Juicy, tender meat nestled between soft buns delivers comfort and flavor you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
Sandwich Components:
- 4 sandwich buns
Optional Toppings:
- lettuce
- tomato
- pickles
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the crock pot and pour chicken broth around the meat to ensure even moisture and flavor infusion.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning over the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly for maximum taste profile.
- Secure the lid and slow cook on low temperature setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove chicken from liquid and utilize two forks to methodically shred the meat into soft, uniform strands.
- Return shredded chicken to the crock pot and incorporate cream cheese, melting cheddar, and tangy sour cream, stirring until ingredients blend into a smooth, rich consistency.
- Allow mixture to simmer with lid closed for an additional 15-20 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and sauce to reach a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Transfer the aromatic ranch chicken onto soft sandwich buns and embellish with preferred garnishes for a delectable meal.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken perfectly by choosing fresh, high-quality chicken breasts without excess fat for smoother shredding.
- Try low-sodium ranch seasoning to control salt intake and create a healthier version of the sandwich.
- Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps to make this recipe suitable for different dietary needs and preferences.
- Enhance flavor by adding optional mix-ins like crispy bacon bits, diced jalapeños, or caramelized onions for extra depth and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg