Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches (AKA Crack Chicken)
This Slow Cooker Chicken turkey Bacon Ranch Sandwiches recipe is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with ranch seasoning, crispy turkey bacon, and melty cheddar, making it the ultimate comfort food. Serve it on soft buns for an easy and delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (or 1 packet)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 scallions, chopped
- Buns for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker
Place the chicken breasts in the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Season
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken, then add the cubed cream cheese on top.
Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Shred and Mix
Once the chicken is cooked through, stir to evenly distribute the cream cheese sauce. Shred the chicken using two forks, then mix in the turkey bacon, scallions, and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Melt the Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt for about 10 minutes.
Serve
Scoop the creamy chicken mixture onto buns and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Serve on toasted buns for added texture.
- This mixture also works great as a dip, wrapped in tortillas, or served over rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.