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Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
HOT SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
My sister made these sandwiches for our family reunion and my pickiest eater has told me they're her favorite food. The crackers really add a lot of butter flavor!
Provided by Betsy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, condensed soup, poultry seasoning and crushed crackers. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 706.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SHREDDED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES
My family loves Buffalo chicken wings but the frying makes them unhealthy. This takes out some of the fat but lets us enjoy the great taste of Buffalo chicken. -Terri McKenzie, Wilmington, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Using tongs, serve on hoagie buns. If desired, top with dressing and serve with celery ribs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 2212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
I modified recipe#141965 & came up with this version! I love the sweet & spicy taste, plus the simmering time makes the house smell delicious!
Provided by LUVMY2BOYS
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium sized skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink.
- Shred with 2 plastic forks.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepean; add chicken.
- Heat on medium, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover & simmer for 50-55 minutes, stirring occassionally, until chicken has absorbed most of the sauce.
- Careful not to overcook or chicken might become too dry!
- Serve on toasted buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 712.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.8
SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This Ohio potluck staple tends to be made with canned chicken, cream of mushroom soup, saltine crackers, and other iffy components. I developed this version using real ingredients so you can enjoy the warm comfort of shredded chicken sandwiches in a healthier, more delicious way.
Provided by Mary Lee Sauder
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pulse almonds in the bowl of a food processor to fine crumbs. Add bread, oil, salt, and pepper and pulse mixture to coarse crumbs. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in a Dutch oven or deep skillet in a single layer and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, skimming foam. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until no chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 14 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and let cool a bit on a cutting board, then shred with two forks.
- Strain chicken broth to remove solids.
- Return chicken to the pot, then add bread crumb mixture and 4 cups chicken broth. Boil over medium heat, adding more broth if necessary, until mixture reduces and reaches desired consistency, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Toast flat sides of buns until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Fill with a generous scoop of chicken mixture and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 153.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 2226.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE
Chicken thighs are slow cooked with red bell pepper and garlic, then shredded and served with pesto mayonnaise on a hoagie roll.
Provided by Jennifer Uhrlaub
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 8h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
- Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
- Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
- Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 144.4 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 865.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CROCK-POT SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Fast and easy, tastes great! Been at almost every pot-luck in our family for years! Can cook in crockpot or even bake in a casserole dish.Hard to believe this wasn't posted already! Try it, you won't regret it!
Provided by LisaDBcooksforfive
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h5m
Yield 10 Cups, 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Empty can of chicken into large bowl or even crockpot container, do NOT drain.
- Open stuffing and can of cream of chicken, mix with large spoon or use clean hands to break up meat and throughly mix ingredients.
- Place in crockpot. Cook on medium for approx 2 hours or until warmed thru, stir as needed.
- Add and stir in the chicken broth as needed if mixture becomes a little dry. If preparing to bake in oven, add extra broth prior to baking in a greased casserole at 350.
SHREDDED SAUCY BBQ CHICKEN SAMMIES/SANDWICHES - RACHAEL RAY
Make and share this Shredded Saucy BBQ Chicken Sammies/Sandwiches - Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring liquids to a simmer in a small to medium skillet and slide in the chicken breast meat. Gently poach the chicken 10 minutes, turning once about after 5 minutes.
- While chicken poaches, heat a second medium skillet over medium low heat. To hot skillet, add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and onion and gently saute until chicken is ready to come out of poaching liquids. Combine the next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and reserve.
- When the chicken has cooked through, add 2 ladles of the cooking liquid to the bowl, combining with the sauces, spices, brown sugar and tomato paste. Once the liquids and seasonings are combined, remove chicken, slice it, and transfer to the medium bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken and combine with the liquids. Add the shredded chicken to the onions and garlic and combine well. Simmer together 5 to 10 minutes, using extra cooking liquids to make your chicken as saucy as you like.
- Combine sour and sweet pickles in a small bowl. Split rolls and fill with scoops of shredded chicken. Top with pickle relish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 813.5, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 6.3
SHREDDED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SANDWICHES
In Auburn, Alabama, Pam May turns lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a little brown sugar into a lip-smacking sauce that seasons shredded cooked chicken.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Spoon chicken mixture onto each bun bottom; replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SPICY BBQ SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This shredded chicken sandwich is great when you don't have a ton of ingredients laying around to make an elaborate meal. Experiment with the seasoning measurements. No matter what, I find it turns out delicious. Simple, tasty, and filling--and great for leftovers!
Provided by jenXya
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put chicken into a pot and fill water to cover by 1 inch. Add lime juice, bay leaf, garlic salt, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While chicken is cooking, combine BBQ sauce, salsa, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Mix shredded chicken into the BBQ sauce mixture until fully covered.
- Put a little mayo on each hamburger bun and pile the shredded chicken mixture on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1879.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
SEASONED SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
The recipe was created for our local Friday night football concessions. I hope you enjoy it. We sell our sandwiches for $1.50 each.
Provided by Rose A Drage
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 120 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Open boned chicken and place in large roaster.
- Stir chicken until all pieces appear to be shredded.
- Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water and add to chicken.
- Add remaining ingredient except hamburger buns.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Heat mixture up to 300 degrees.
- Once mixture is heated through place 1/3 cup of mixture on hamburger bun and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for shredded chicken sandwiches. Dark meat (thighs) will yield more flavorful meat, while white meat (breasts) is leaner and cooks more quickly.
- Cook the chicken properly: Shredded chicken for sandwiches should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This can be done by boiling, baking, or slow-cooking the chicken.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it using two forks or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Shred the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken: Shredded chicken can be seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs. Some popular choices include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
- Choose the right bread: Shredded chicken sandwiches can be served on a variety of breads, including hamburger buns, hoagie rolls, and slider buns. Choose a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the shredded chicken and sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings: Shredded chicken sandwiches can be topped with a variety of ingredients, including cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
Conclusion:
Shredded chicken sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With so many different ways to cook and season the chicken, and a variety of toppings to choose from, there's a shredded chicken sandwich out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give shredded chicken sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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