Description
A creamy and comforting shredded chicken sandwich filling made with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, perfect for piling onto soft sandwich buns.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add the softened cream cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir with the cream cheese and ranch mixture until combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Spoon the warm chicken mixture onto sandwich buns.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for extra juiciness.
- Add a tablespoon of milk while reheating to maintain creaminess.
- This filling can also be served over rice, baked potatoes, or lettuce wraps.
- Slider buns work well for party-style servings.
- Fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, or avocado add extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
