Description
Ranch chicken sandwiches spotlight creamy, tender meat perfect for casual dining. Slow-cooked chicken breasts nestled in fluffy buns promise comfort and satisfaction for anyone craving a simple, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) or thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz/28 g)
- 1 block cream cheese, softened (8 oz/225 g)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- ¼ cup sour cream (60 ml)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 6 sandwich buns or rolls
- crispy bacon slices (optional)
- sliced pickles (optional)
- shredded lettuce (optional)
- sliced tomatoes (optional)
- cheese slices (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss) (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position chicken breasts in the slow cooker, thoroughly seasoning with ranch mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Liquid Integration: Distribute cream cheese across chicken and pour chicken broth evenly, creating a rich cooking foundation.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches maximum tenderness, allowing flavors to meld completely.
- Shredding and Sauce Creation: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return meat to cooking liquid. Fold in sour cream to develop a creamy, tangy sauce that thoroughly coats the protein.
- Sandwich Assembly: Select soft sandwich buns and pile ranch-seasoned chicken generously, creating height and visual appeal.
- Customization and Serving: Embellish with optional toppings like bacon, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, or cheese. Accompany with crispy sides such as potato chips, french fries, or a fresh garden salad to complete the dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent Dryness: Ensure chicken breasts are fully submerged in liquid to maintain moisture and prevent stringy, tough meat during slow cooking.
- Customize Flavor Profile: Adjust ranch seasoning intensity by adding fresh herbs like dill or chives for a more vibrant, homemade taste experience.
- Dietary Modification: Swap regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate different nutritional needs without compromising creamy texture.
- Temperature Control: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe consumption and perfect tenderness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg