Description
Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious and creamy meal featuring tender shredded chicken slow-cooked with Parmesan cheese and garlic. This easy recipe combines flavorful spices, mayonnaise, and sour cream to create a rich sauce, served on toasted buns with optional toppings like provolone cheese and fresh greens. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, these sandwiches are sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh or pre-shredded)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Sandwich Assembly
- 6 sandwich rolls or buns
- Optional toppings: provolone or mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, arugula, or roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for consistent cooking.
- Mix the seasoning and sauce: In a bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried Italian seasoning. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add sauce to chicken: Pour the creamy Parmesan garlic mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, spreading it to coat all pieces thoroughly.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred and coat chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir well to coat the shredded chicken evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Toast the buns: Optionally, toast the sandwich rolls or buns to your preference for added texture and warmth.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan chicken onto each bun. Top with provolone or mozzarella cheese and optional fresh toppings like baby spinach, arugula, or roasted red peppers.
- Serve warm: Serve the sandwiches warm, optionally broiling for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a toasted melt-style sandwich, place assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- These sandwiches are excellent for meal prep or feeding a crowd—simply double the recipe as needed.
- Use chicken thighs for a moister, more flavorful result; chicken breasts work well too if preferred.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite greens or roasted vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
