SLOW-COOKER BACON-RANCH CHICKEN MELTS

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For an easy, satisfying meal, this recipe for bacon-ranch seasoned chicken sandwiches is sure to please.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 or 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup unsalted Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
5 slices bacon
8 burger buns
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Thinly sliced green onions and/or pickled jalapeño slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in single layer in slow cooker. In measuring cup, beat chicken broth and ranch seasoning with whisk. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 375° F. Place bacon on cookie sheet lined with cooking parchment paper. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Cool slightly before crumbling or slicing into bits.
  • When chicken is done, carefully remove to cutting board, and shred using 2 forks. Place shredded chicken back into broth in slow cooker.
  • Set oven control to broil. Butter each bun half, and place on cookie sheet, butter sides up. Broil with tops 6 inches from heat for a minute or two or until golden brown. Remove from oven, leaving broiler on, and set top buns aside. Pile some of the chicken onto each bottom bun; top with cheese, green onions and/or jalapeños, and place back under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling. Top with top buns, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Ayesha Begum
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I made these chicken melts for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their chicken.


Jana2 Moubayed
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed these chicken melts. The ranch dressing and bacon really made them.


Md Najir Hasan
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These chicken melts are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner and this is a great way to use them up.


Hapy Akter
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken melts turned out perfectly. I think the key is to not overcook the chicken.


Zahida Farid
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken melts turned out dry and overcooked.


Harem Chamchamali
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The chicken melts were good, but I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different type of cheese.


MALIK SAMEER Malik
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I thought the chicken melts were a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Daniyal Ayan
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These chicken melts were a little too salty for my taste, but other than that they were really good.


Tomica Kroukamp
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I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken melts were so tender and juicy.


Syed waseem Abbas
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These chicken melts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw them in the slow cooker and forget about them until dinnertime.


Christopher white
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I made these chicken melts for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone raved about how good they were.


Antonious Cuttervff
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken melts turned out perfectly. My family loved them!


Dikeledi Lebudi
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These chicken melts were so easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Krishna Kumal
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I'm not a big fan of ranch dressing, but I really enjoyed these chicken melts. The bacon and chicken were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey.


Kaweesi Nicholas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken melts turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the slow cooker.


Proshanto Babu
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I made these chicken melts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Manshan Rajesh
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These bacon ranch chicken melts were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the ranch dressing and bacon added a creamy, savory flavor. I will definitely be making these again.