Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

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This amazing Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch recipe is perfect for making amazing savory sandwiches! With just a couple of simple ingredients, this hearty and easy dish is the peak of comfort food.

A slow cooker chicken bacon ranch sandwich on a plate with curly fries.

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Looking for a simple but delicious way to upgrade a boring chicken sandwich? This easy slow cooker recipe comes together and minutes and cooks all day for a hands off dinner that's great for busy weeknights, cookouts, and more!

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Why This Recipe Works

Next time you're craving something cheesy, savory, and majorly comforting, this amazing slow cooker crack chicken recipe is sure to satisfy!

Made with just a couple of simple ingredients and only a few steps, most of the cooking is done in the slow cooker for a super-easy dinner the whole family will love. Serve this crock pot chicken on your favorite buns for a fantastic sandwich.

For even more incredible and tender chicken recipes, try my Million Dollar Chicken Casserole or my Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken.

Ingredients Needed

Labeled ingredients for for slow cooker chicken bacon ranch sandwiches.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer.
Ranch Dressing Mix: A packet of ranch seasoning mix ensures that this chicken is packed with ranch flavor.
Cream Cheese: Gives the chicken mixture a super creamy texture and comforting flavor.
Bacon: I use regular smoked bacon.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Pairs with the cream cheese for gooey, melty, cheesy goodness!
Green Onions: Parsley can also be used.
Buns: Feel free to use whatever kind of buns you like for this recipe.

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches

Steps 1 through 4 for making slow cooker chicken bacon ranch.

Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and top with ranch mix and cream cheese. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
Step 2: Towards the end of cooking time, cook the bacon in a large skillet. Remove and set on a paper towel to drain.
Step 3: Shred chicken with two forks.
Step 4: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon over the shredded chicken. Replace the lid and let sit until the cheese is melted, then serve on buns.

Two slow cooker chicken bacon ranch sandwiches with curly fries.

Recipe Tips

If you prefer dark meat, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead.
This chicken mixture is also great for making chicken bacon ranch sliders. Get some Hawaiian rolls and slice them in half, spread the chicken mixture over the bottom half, then place the other half of the buns on top.
Green onions are optional but add some color variation and fresh flavor to your chicken.
Use pre-cooked bacon crumbles instead of freshly cooked crispy bacon for a shortcut.
Instead of sandwiches, you can serve this as a crockpot chicken bacon ranch pasta by mixing your favorite cooked pasta into the chicken mixture at the end of cooking time.

A hand holding up a chicken bacon ranch sandwich with curly fries in the background.

Recipe FAQ's

Why is it called crack chicken?

Dishes like this one have taken on the name "crack chicken" because they're so good, they're basically addictive! Once you try these sandwiches you'll understand how it got that name.

What kind of cheese is best for chicken bacon ranch sandwiches?

Cheddar cheese is always a good option, but you could also use provolone, pepper jack cheese, or Swiss.

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