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Juicy shredded chicken slow cooked in a creamy ranch and barbecue sauce blend for an easy, flavorful meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Chicken
Calories: 360kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Forks for shredding

Ingredients

  • 2–2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup bottled ranch dressing
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with oil or nonstick spray.
  • Place chicken in a single, even layer in the slow cooker.
  • Whisk ranch dressing and barbecue sauce together until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over chicken, coating all pieces.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
  • Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker. Stir to coat with sauce.
  • Let sit on WARM for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add dried ranch seasoning or a splash of apple cider vinegar. Add water or BBQ sauce when reheating to keep moist.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg