Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Chicken

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Ashley Leonard

5 from 1 vote

This slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken is one of those recipes you’ll end up making on repeat. It’s fall-apart tender, full of flavor, and comes together with just 3 ingredients.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 # chicken thighs boneless, skinless
1 oz. packet dry ranch seasoning
1 cup barbecue sauce

Method

Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a 4-6 qt. slow cooker.
2 # chicken thighs
Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and pour over barbeque sauce. Use a spoon to coat the chicken with the barbeque sauce.
1 oz. packet dry ranch seasoning , 1 cup barbecue sauce
Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Shred the chicken with 2 forks right in the slow cooker to soak up the juice.

Notes

BBQ Sauce - The sauce you choose really sets the tone for the whole dish. Sweet sauces are more kid-friendly, smoky adds depth, and tangy helps balance the richness.

Chicken Thighs - Thighs stay more tender, but chicken breasts work well too, just avoid overcooking.

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