Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Shredded chicken sandwiches are a comforting and delicious choice for any gathering or busy weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy chicken is slow-cooked in a savory BBQ sauce, then piled high on fluffy buns. Each bite offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making these sandwiches an instant crowd-pleaser. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, they promise to bring smiles and satisfaction to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw or pickles
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cover with chicken broth.
- Add minced garlic and BBQ sauce; mix gently to coat the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker; stir in remaining sauce.
- Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve on buns with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg