Cheesy Bacon Chicken Buns (Printable Version)
Pulled chicken in creamy ranch sauce, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, all on soft buns. This slow cooker meal is super easy and family-approved.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 sandwich rolls or burger buns
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for topping)
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8 oz (225g) softened cream cheese
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1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded cheddar cheese
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2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup (120ml) chicken stock
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8 strips of cooked, crumbled bacon
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1 oz (1 packet) ranch seasoning mix
# Steps:
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In your slow cooker, lay the chicken breasts flat. Toss on the ranch mix and drop in the cream cheese. Pour the chicken stock over everything.
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With the lid on, let it cook gently at LOW for 6-7 hours, or speed it up on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be soft enough to shred easily.
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Grab two forks and pull the chicken apart right in the slow cooker. Stir the meat into the creamy sauce till it’s well blended.
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Add the bacon crumbles and shredded cheddar on top of the chicken. Cover again and let it all melt for 10-15 minutes.
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Scoop some of the chicken mix onto your sandwich rolls or buns. Sprinkle parsley on top if you like.
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Enjoy warm with fries, chips, or a simple salad on the side.
# Notes:
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Crank up the heat: Add drops of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños for a spicy twist.
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Lighten it up: Swap in low-fat cream cheese and cheddar.
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Storage tip: Keep leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for no more than 3 days. Warm up on the stove or in the microwave.
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Switch it up: This chicken mix also works great over baked potatoes, rice, or pasta.