Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken Sandwiches
Easy and flavorful slow cooker chicken sandwiches with garlic, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella on toasted rolls. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 sandwich rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker and pour chicken broth over them.
- Combine Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
- Preheat oven to 375°F about 15 minutes before serving.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and mix with remaining juices.
- Split sandwich rolls and brush insides with melted butter mixed with garlic powder. Toast in oven for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Spoon shredded chicken onto bottom half of each roll, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and top with other half of roll.
- Serve immediately while hot. Optional: broil assembled sandwiches for 1-2 minutes for extra bubbly cheese.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for best flavor and melting. Pat chicken dry before adding to slow cooker to prevent excess liquid.
- A 4 to 6 quart slow cooker works best for this recipe. There should be about 1/2 to 1 cup of cooking liquid remaining for mixing with shredded chicken.
- Save cooking juices for reheating leftovers. Store shredded chicken separately from rolls to prevent sogginess.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts and will be even more tender and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg