Crockpot Chicken Sandwiches
Crockpot Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, shredded chicken smothered in savory barbecue sauce, all nestled in soft brioche buns. This easy recipe is perfect for family gatherings, game days, or cozy nights in. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize toppings, these sandwiches promise a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
- 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 (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and onion powder over the chicken.
- Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot and mix with the sauce.
- Serve on brioche buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 814mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize your sandwiches by swapping barbecue sauce for buffalo sauce or adding bell peppers and jalapeños for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.