Description
Enjoy these Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken Sandwiches, a comforting and flavorful dinner option. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with garlic and Italian herbs, then combined with a buttery Parmesan sauce and melted cheese on sandwich rolls for an irresistible meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 sandwich rolls
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Parmesan Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will add rich flavor and texture to the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle half of the Parmesan mixture evenly over the chicken. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken to keep it moist. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks, breaking the meat into bite-sized pieces for sandwich filling.
- Make the Coating Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and mayonnaise. Then, stir in the remaining half of the Parmesan mixture until combined to create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the butter-Parmesan sauce and toss until the chicken is well coated, ensuring every bite is deliciously seasoned.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place generous portions of the coated shredded chicken onto the sandwich rolls. Top each with a slice of provolone or mozzarella cheese. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches warm. For enhanced texture and flavor, you may toast the sandwich rolls before serving.
Notes
- To add more flavor and texture, toast the sandwich rolls before assembling the sandwiches.
- For additional layers of taste, consider adding sautéed onions, roasted peppers, or fresh arugula inside the sandwiches.
- Leftover shredded chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use, making this recipe convenient for meal prep.
