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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

You can make chicken in so many ways with a crockpot. In fact, you can make crockpot shredded chicken sandwiches and eat amazing lunches whenever you want. Crockpot shredded chicken sandwiches make basic lunch recipes seem like a waste of time since this dish is so delicious.

These crockpot shredded chicken sandwiches are easy and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. You can also use the chicken as a salad topper making it a healthy crockpot recipe as well. Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipes Easy | Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Sandwiches with Chicken | Chicken and Bacon Recipe | Crockpot Dinner Recipes with Chicken | Slow Sandwich Recipes | Chicken Recipes for Lunch #dinnerrecipe #crockpotrecipes

Chicken is such an easy meat to cook. There are so many ways to cook it. You could grill it, fry it, bake it, or even boil it if you really wanted to do so. But one of the easiest ways to cook chicken is in a crockpot.

Crockpots make cooking chicken even easier than boiling and with a ton more flavor. There are many ways to cook chicken, and there are even more ways to cook chicken in a crockpot.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Sandwich on a Plate with Watermelon Slices

But the best way might be with this crockpot shredded chicken sandwich recipe. This sandwich has chicken and bacon, and who needs anything else? The rest of the ingredients are just there for flair because this sandwich already has bacon in it.

Did we mention how important bacon is in this sandwich? You can make this recipe ahead of time and use the chicken and bacon mixture in any way you would like. You can serve it up as a hot chicken salad, or in lettuce boats, turn it into a wrap, or just enjoy the mixture by itself for an easy snack. 

That is what makes this recipe amazing; it is versatile in ways that other recipes just can’t be.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Ingredients Laid Out on a Counter

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

The star of the dish is the bacon, but the skinless, boneless chicken breasts are a close second. You can feel a little fancier than normal when you use the white cooking wine of your choice, plus the olive oil and Santa Maria seasoning all make for an enhanced flavor.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Someone Holding a Finished Sandwich

You will also need to use frozen bell peppers and some chicken broth to make sure everything cooks safely in the crockpot. Lastly, cayenne pepper for some spice and shredded cheese to top it off. The makings of a great sandwich all in one go. 

Don’t forget, you can make this recipe a low-carb one as well. The delivery method is everything. Shredded chicken sandwiches are the best, but the buns are filled with carbs.

You can easily serve this recipe up in a romaine lettuce leaf or eat just the chicken.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Chicken Breasts in a Crockpot

How to Make Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Add all ingredients except cheese and bacon to crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is fully cooked. The chicken should shred easily on its own when you touch it with a fork.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Chicken Shredded in a Crockpot

About one hour before the chicken will be done, cook the bacon in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cook the bacon on tin foil to make cleanup easier.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Finished Chicken in a Crockpot

Crumble crispy bacon into cooked chicken and add shredded cheese.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Chicken Mixed in Crockpot with Other Ingredients

Mix in the crockpot and simmer or keep on warm until the cheese is blended and all the ingredients are warm.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Finished Sandwich on a Plate with Bacon Crumbles

I serve this crockpot bacon and chicken over lettuce or in lettuce wraps for a ketogenic low carb meal. If you are not on a low carb diet, you can serve this over toasted sandwich buns, rice, or base of your choice. It is a versatile meal for sure!

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Crockpot Recipes, Main, Meat
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Tbsp White Cooking Wine
  • 1 Tsp Light Olive Oil
  • 3/4 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 8 Oz Frozen Peppers (Mixed Colors)
  • 1 Pinch of Peppers
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Santa Maria Seasoning
  • 1 Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
  • 6 Oz Cooked Shredded Cheese
  • 8 Oz Cooked Bacon (Cooked and Crumbled)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except cheese and bacon to crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is fully cooked. The chicken should shred easily on its own when you touch it with a fork.
  • About one hour before the chicken will be done, cook the bacon in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cook the bacon on tin foil to make cleanup easier.
  • Crumble crispy bacon into the cooked chicken and add shredded cheese.
  • Mix together in the crockpot and simmer or keep on warm until the cheese is blended and all of the ingredients are warm.
These crockpot shredded chicken sandwiches are easy and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. You can also use the chicken as a salad topper making it a healthy crockpot recipe as well. Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipes Easy | Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Sandwiches with Chicken | Chicken and Bacon Recipe | Crockpot Dinner Recipes with Chicken | Slow Sandwich Recipes | Chicken Recipes for Lunch #dinnerrecipe #crockpotrecipes

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