Slow Cooker Shredded Jalapeno Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

SLOW-COOKER JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In bottom of 6-quart slow cooker, place chopped onion; top with chicken breast. Season chicken with salt.
• Pour salsa verde and diced tomatoes on top of chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
• Shred chicken with 2 forks. Set slow cooker to lowest setting, and cover until ready to assemble sandwiches.
• In 1-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced bacon and bread crumbs, stirring 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside.
• In another 1-quart saucepan, heat Cheese Sauce ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
• On large buns, layer pulled chicken, cheese sauce, toasted bacon bread crumbs and pickled sliced jalapeño chiles.

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED JALAPENO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, broth, diced jalapenos, jalapeno seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder in a 1.5 to 2-quart slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Drain liquid from the slow cooker and reserve. Shred chicken in the slow cooker using a fork. Add some of the reserved liquid as desired. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, and pepper Jack cheese. Cook on Low until flavors fully combine, about 30 minutes. Stir well and serve in sandwich buns.

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
• Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
• Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
• Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in crockpot.
• In small bowl, combine buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix; stir to combine.
• Pour sauce mix over chicken and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
• Shred chicken and serve on buns.
• You can top the chicken sandwiches with Swiss cheese, extra hot sauce, blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. Lettuce and sliced tomato is good too!
• Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED JALAPENO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, broth, diced jalapenos, jalapeno seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder in a 1.5 to 2-quart slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Drain liquid from the slow cooker and reserve. Shred chicken in the slow cooker using a fork. Add some of the reserved liquid as desired. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, and pepper Jack cheese. Cook on Low until flavors fully combine, about 30 minutes. Stir well and serve in sandwich buns.

SLOW COOKER JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In bottom of 6-quart slow cooker, place chopped onion; top with chicken breast. Season chicken with salt. Pour salsa verde and diced tomatoes on top of chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Set slow cooker to lowest setting, and cover until ready to assemble sandwiches. In 1-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced bacon and bread crumbs, stirring 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. In another 1-quart saucepan, heat cheese cauce ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. On large buns, layer pulled chicken, cheese sauce, toasted bacon bread crumbs and pickled sliced jalapeño chiles. Not a fan of spicy foods? Use mild sliced jalapeños or substitute with sweet banana peppers. For easier cleanup, spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray before adding ingredients.