Description
Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches are a comforting Midwest classic featuring tender slow-cooked chicken mixed with a creamy, seasoned sauce and topped with buttery cracker crumbs. Served warm on hamburger buns, these sandwiches combine rich flavors and a satisfying texture, perfect for an easy and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with forks.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and gently shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Mix in Sauce and Seasonings: Add the cream of chicken soup, finely crushed buttery crackers, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper to the shredded chicken in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer to Thicken: Continue cooking the chicken mixture on low for an additional 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to help the mixture thicken and become creamy, ensuring all flavors meld together.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken mixture generously onto the split hamburger buns. Serve the sandwiches warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- This traditional Midwest sandwich is meant to be served slightly loose and creamy rather than dry or overly thick.
- For added texture and flavor, consider adding a slice of pickle or serving with potato chips on the side or inside the sandwich.
- If the mixture becomes too thick during cooking, stir in a small amount of extra chicken broth to loosen it to your desired consistency.
