The Best Shredded Chicken Sandwiches On The Planet
This cheesy crockpot chicken is unbelievably easy and incredibly addictive. The blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, and a touch of garlic creates a rich, creamy shredded chicken that’s perfect on toasted rolls with crispy bacon and fresh lettuce.
If you want simple slow cooker recipes the whole family will enjoy, this is a winner. These shredded chicken sandwiches are ideal for busy weeknight dinners or a relaxed weekend lunch. Kids and adults alike will ask for seconds.
To make this, place boneless chicken breasts in the greased slow cooker with a block of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, a packet of ranch seasoning, garlic powder to taste, and a little chicken broth or water. Cook on LOW for about 5–7 hours (or HIGH for 3–4) until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
While the chicken cooks, crisp up bacon in a skillet or the oven. Just before serving, toast hoagie rolls or your favorite sandwich bread in a hot oven for a few minutes. Scoop the creamy shredded chicken onto toasted rolls, top with bacon, chopped lettuce, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
The result is creamy, cheesy shredded chicken that pairs beautifully with crunchy bacon and lettuce. The toasted bread adds the perfect texture contrast. It’s comfort food made effortless.
Easy Crockpot Crack Chicken Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 6+ slices of cooked bacon
- 6 hoagie rolls
- chopped lettuce for topping
- ranch dressing for topping
Instructions
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Add the chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch packet, garlic powder, and chicken broth to a greased slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 5–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
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Toast hoagie rolls in a 450°F (230°C) oven for a few minutes. Scoop the shredded chicken onto rolls, top with crispy bacon and chopped lettuce, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
Notes
- Use a crisp lettuce such as romaine or iceberg to balance the creamy chicken. Keep the bacon separate and add it as a topping so it stays crispy.
- If you’re watching carbs, skip the bread and serve the shredded chicken over a salad or with low-carb bread alternatives.
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