Easy Crockpot Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders: Best 5-Min Prep
Tender slow-cooked chicken with ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and melted provolone cheese on soft buttery buns. A quick and easy 5-minute prep recipe perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4–5 breasts)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- ½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium if desired)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 12 slider buns (such as King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon first. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, lay bacon strips in a single layer, and bake for 15-18 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot. Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning over the top, then pour chicken broth around the edges. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and shreds easily.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir into the juices to coat evenly. If dry, add another tablespoon of chicken broth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them connected as a whole slab. Place bottom half in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spoon shredded chicken evenly over bottom buns. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. Lay provolone slices over bacon, tearing to fit if needed. Place top half of buns over cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Brush mixture generously over tops of buns.
- Cover dish loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until tops are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately. Pull sliders apart and enjoy warm.
Notes
For best texture, cook chicken low and slow. Toast bottom buns under broiler for 1-2 minutes before adding chicken to prevent sogginess. Let bacon cool completely before crumbling. Chicken is done when it shreds easily with a fork. Can be made ahead: cook and shred chicken, crumble bacon, store separately in fridge for up to 1 day, then assemble and bake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
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