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Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe (EASY)

January 6, 2015 By Heidi 37 Comments

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This sweet and savory Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe packs in so… much… exhilarating FLAVOR!  Just 4 ingredients, and you’ve got one of the EASIEST dinners you’ll make all week!

Be sure to try this Creamy Ranch Chicken and BBQ Root Beer Chicken, too!

Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe
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Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe

Are you on the hunt for a super-simple and flavor packed Chicken Dinner?  If you are… you actually just hit the jackpot!

This easy Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe is by far one of my family’s favorites.

Every time I serve it up… it’s like a flavor party just happened at our dinner table!

Beth writes: “Delicious! Very tender chicken and a hit with the husband, 4-year old, and my mother-in-law!”

This easy crockpot dinner is jam packed full of so much amazing flavor.

You’ll love the combination of sweet barbecue sauce, savory bacon and yummy ranch seasoning.

It’s unbeatable!

But nobody… and I mean nobody is going to believe you when you tell them this yummy Barbecue Bacon Ranch Chicken dinner only takes 4 ingredients!

Talk about an easy recipe!

So what are you waiting for?  Let’s get dinner started!

Here’s what you’ll need…

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Crock Pot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe

BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Ingredients

It takes just 4 easy to find ingredients to create these flavor packed Barbecue Bacon Ranch Chicken.

Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…

  • Chicken – fresh or thawed
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Ranch Seasoning Mix – or use this Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • Bacon – use my trick for preparing Perfect Crispy Bacon Every Time!

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

How To Make Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken

This is the easy, no hassle chicken dinner you’ve been looking for.  Just a few simple steps and you’re done!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Cook the chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.

2. Pour the sauce mixture over your chicken, add the bacon to the top, and continue cooking.

3. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last wonderful bite!

That’s it… 1, 2, 3 and you’re done!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Raw Crockpot Chicken

How To Store Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!

BBQ Ranch Chicken Crockpot

Crockpot Barbecue Ranch Variations

Want to change things up a bit?

These popular bbq ranch recipe variations are sure to serve big smiles and maybe even some bear hugs!!

  • BBQ Ranch Pork Chops
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  • BBQ Ranch Meatballs
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Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Wings

Use ingredients listed below, but substitute 2 1/2 lbs. fresh or thawed Chicken Wings.

1. Shorten cook time to 2.5 hour on HIGH before draining and adding sauce.

2. Pour sauce over wings, and cook for 30 more minutes.

3. For crispier wings, retain 3/4 cup of sauce mixture.

4. After wings have finished cooking, place on foil lined cookie sheet and brush with 1/4 cup of the remaining sauce and place under Broiler for 5 minutes.

5. Then flip wings and brush with another 1/4 cup of sauce and place under broiler for an additional 5 minutes.

6. Then flip once more, brush with remaining 1/4 cup of sauce, and place under broiler for 5 more minutes.

Ned writes: “Totally loved making these wings! So yummy and super easy!”

Amber writes: “We are a wing family and this was one of the best ones so far.”

Nicole writes: “Wings were tender.”

Tammy writes: “This was such an easy recipe and the wings turned out amazing!!! Loved it!!”

What To Serve With Your BBQ Ranch Chicken

Round out your fabulous BBQ chicken dinner with some of these rich and tasty dinner sides…

  • Bacon Wrapped Smokies
  • Tater Tots
  • Seasoning Potato Wedges
  • Potato Chips
  • Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns
  • BBQ Beans
  • Rudy’s BBQ Copycat Creamed Corn
  • Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
  • Green Salad
  • Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

BBQ Ranch Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this tasty recipe…

D. writes: “Delicious!”

Kathy writes: “Great recipe”

Beth writes: “Delicious! Very tender chicken and a hit with the husband, 4-year old, and my mother-in-law!”

Mara writes: “Made this and my family loved it!”

Kristin writes: “So good!! And easy“

Amber writes: “This was yummy!!”

Kathye writes: “This is a family favorite & so easy.”

Chrissy writes: “DELICIOUS! And very easy 🙂 ”

Chelsie writes: “So good! Can’t go wrong with these ingredients 🙂 ”

Lisa writes: “So good and I love how easy it is!  You always have the best recipes! I love that it only takes 4 ingredients to make it!”

Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe


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Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe!

This Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe packs in so much flavor. You'll love the combination of sweet barbecue sauce, savory bacon and yummy ranch seasoning.  It's unbeatable!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
  • 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle)
  • 1 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix packet or 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 16 oz. Bacon cooked until crispy, then chopped

Instructions

  • Cook chicken in Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
  • After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crockpot.
  • Mix together BBQ Sauce, Ranch Seasoning Mix packet, and chopped cooked Bacon.
  • Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (covered), or until done. ENJOY!!
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

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    • Sarah Batista says

      January 19, 2024 at 9:00 am

      Can you use chicken thighs instead?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 23, 2024 at 1:59 pm

        Hi Sarah ~ Absolutely! You can definitely substitute thighs… you’ll just want to keep an eye on the cook time. 🙂

        Reply
    • Jalesa says

      July 3, 2023 at 6:42 pm

      Is this ok without bacon

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 4, 2023 at 1:26 pm

        Hi Jalesa ~ yes, absolutely! This chicken tastes really delicious even without the bacon. ENJOY! 🙂

        Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 24, 2016 at 8:12 am

      I will be using chicken tenderloins for the BBQ ranch recipe does it cook less? TIA

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 25, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        Hi Cassie ~ yes… smaller pieces should cook faster. Just keep an eye on them for cook time. I haven’t tried this recipe with tenderloins, but if you do… let me know how long they take. I’d love to hear!

        Reply
    • Monica says

      October 10, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I’m curious with what else you serve your with bbq ranch chicken ?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 10, 2016 at 6:45 pm

        Hi Monica,

        I like serving these Loaded Mashed Potatoes (https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/10/bacon-lovers-loaded-smashed-potatoes.html) or this Sweet and Sour Coleslaw (https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/06/sweet-and-sour-coleslaw-recipe.html) with the BBQ Ranch Chicken.

        Hope these give you some fun ideas ~ Heidi

        Reply
    • Deby Talley says

      June 14, 2016 at 12:18 am

      Here is idea for you “Chicken & Dumpling” You can try it if you like and see what you think or just delete. I call it “homemade chicken noodle soup” in the summer and in the winter it becomes “chicken & Dumplings. I use the flour tortilla shells and cut them in strips add to boiling broth then add rest of ingredients. In summer I use carrots onion celery (and fresh veggies) chicken, noodles and can of cream of chicken. In the winter I use more chicken, broth, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom and flour tortilla strips. My Mom use to make homemade dumpling so thin they were like noodles plus I could never get the can biscuits to turn into dumplings. It”s worth a try and great for potluck dinners/suppers and easy. I use them fresh or frozen. Enjoy

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 14, 2016 at 10:10 am

        That sounds so delicious, Deby… thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
    • Tammy says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Hey I am trying your bbq ranch chicken in crockpot . I just noticed my hidden valley salad dressing mix is buttermilk recipe. Can I use this with the same result ?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        December 14, 2015 at 3:40 pm

        Hi Tammy ~ if you’d like you can substitute a Homemade Buttermilk Dressing, but just make sure it’s in powdered form. Here’s a copycat Hidden Valley Recipe you could use, that uses dry Buttermilk in it…

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/09/buttermilk-ranch-dressing-mix-recipe.html

        Reply
    • Kathleen says

      November 4, 2015 at 6:26 am

      Hi – all of your recipes have them being cooked at a HIGH setting – I often times prep in the morning and then leave it to cook all day. What is the conversion from HIGH to LOW setting? How many hours on LOW?

      Thanks.

      Reply
      • D_Dub says

        November 9, 2015 at 7:10 am

        I tried this recipe last weekend and cooked it on low for 6 hours. I just googled a conversion chart and took a chance. No mushy chicken. Yea! Very delicious. I never thought about draining the juice, thanks for that new info! 🙂 Since I have little guys at home, I cut the chicken into strips before slow cooking them. I’m ready to try another recipe ma’am. There so pocket friendly!

        Reply
        • Heidi says

          November 16, 2015 at 3:21 pm

          Aww ~ so glad you liked it! 🙂

          Reply
    • Linda says

      October 18, 2015 at 6:57 am

      I love the recipes AND that colorful crockpot! Could you please email me and let me know where I could get one like it? My daughters want one too! Thanks

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 19, 2015 at 7:02 pm

        Hi Linda ~ are you referring to the colorful chevron Crock Pot? If so, I found that one at Target. 🙂

        Reply
    • Jaime says

      July 21, 2015 at 11:04 am

      hi.. If my chicken is slightly frozen.. Should I wait until it’s completely defrosted first, before throwing in the slow cooker for the initial 3 hours?.. Or is it ok to throw in partially frozen… & up the time?… I’m new to this whole crockpot cooking stuff!.. Lol… Thanks in advance! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 21, 2015 at 11:12 am

        Hi Jaime ~ if it’s still slightly frozen, just increase the time a bit to compensate for that. Hope that helps, and ENJOY! 🙂

        Reply
        • Stephanie says

          September 5, 2015 at 7:43 pm

          If you use frozen chicken, how long would you cook it?

          Reply
          • Nomi says

            November 21, 2015 at 10:37 am

            I have used completely frozen chicken and it is almost always done in the same amount of time as thawed chicken. Leave an extra 1/2 hour of time just in case!

            Reply
    • Tamara says

      June 15, 2015 at 5:01 am

      Do I season the chicken also ? Or just put it in the crockpot plain

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 15, 2015 at 10:05 am

        Hi Tamara ~ no need to season the chicken on this recipe… you’ll just start it in the crockpot plain. Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
    • Kayla says

      April 13, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      Do I cook the bacon first. Before I mix it all together?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 15, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        Hi Kayla ~ you’ll cook the bacon until crispy first prior to mixing all together. Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply
    • Josephine Batten says

      February 8, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      As I can’t buy Hidden Valley Products where I live can you please tell me if the “Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix” is a dry or liquid mix because I’d love to try to make your “BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken”.

      Reply
      • Sharon Dando says

        March 5, 2015 at 9:41 am

        I cannot get the Ranch Salad products either. I used Paul Newmans Ranch Dressing in the recipes that I have seen.

        Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 19, 2015 at 7:06 pm

        Hi Josephine ~ I just created a copycat version of the Hidden Valley Ranch ranch dressing mix. It’s a dry mix, and you could substitute it in this recipe… hope that helps! 🙂

        Here’s a link to the recipe:

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/09/buttermilk-ranch-dressing-mix-recipe.html

        Reply
    • Josephine Batten says

      February 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      I’ve just come across your site by accident, but love it already. I live in Sydney – Australia and absolutely love your recipes. Sadly I can’t always get some of the ingredients, but try to find copies through Google as they’re my best bet. The copies may not be quite as good as your original, but “one can’t kick a gift horse in the mouth” as we Ozzies say. Keep up the good recipes coming as I’ll look forward to making more.

      Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 24, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Hi 🙂 Could you also use this a pulled chicken on some sort of roll?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 15, 2015 at 9:20 pm

        Hi Lisa ~ absolutely! This would taste delicious shredded and served on a roll or bun. Enjoy! 😉

        Reply
    • Dave says

      January 23, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Just wanted to thank you for glorifying Christ on your site!!!

      Reply
    • Michelle says

      January 23, 2015 at 11:23 am

      They all sound delicious!

      Reply
    • michelle says

      January 18, 2015 at 9:21 am

      All your recipes say cook chicken then add ingredients what are you cooking the chicken in when your draining it and then adding ingredients? For instance you bacon bbq ranch chicken?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 23, 2015 at 10:36 pm

        Hi Michelle ~ the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Just start by placing the chicken only in the crockpot, and you’ll drain the juices later before adding the sauce. Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply
        • Pat Cody says

          October 16, 2015 at 9:55 am

          Wondering why you drain the juices. I cook chicken all the time in my crockpot and have never done that. Should I? Usually I just add everything from the get go so it never occurred to me to drain any juices from the chicken. Now I’m curious why all your wonderful recipes include that step.

          Reply
          • Heidi says

            October 19, 2015 at 7:11 pm

            Hi Pat ~ by draining the juices you’ll end up with a thicker more flavorful sauce, as opposed to a more watered down sauce. 🙂

            Reply

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