Description

A comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe for Parmesan Garlic Chicken Sandwiches, featuring tender shredded chicken infused with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Perfectly toasted sandwich rolls with garlic butter and melted mozzarella make this an easy and delicious meal ideal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasoning

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sandwich

6 sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker and pour 1 cup of chicken broth evenly over the chicken to keep it moist during cooking.
Make the Parmesan Garlic Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle this flavorful mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Preheat the Oven: When the chicken is ready, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the sandwich rolls.
Shred the Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a plate and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate all the flavorful juices.
Prepare the Rolls: Split the sandwich rolls and brush the insides with a mixture of 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for added flavor. Place them in the oven and toast for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon a generous amount of shredded Parmesan garlic chicken onto the bottom half of each toasted roll. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then top with the other half of the roll.
Serve: Serve the sandwiches hot and enjoy a delicious blend of tender chicken, melted cheese, and garlic-infused bread.

Notes

For extra cheesiness, you can broil the assembled sandwiches for 1-2 minutes until the mozzarella melts and bubbles.
Feel free to add fresh spinach or arugula inside the sandwich for a fresh crunch.
Leftover shredded chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Using fresh garlic instead of garlic powder in the butter mixture will intensify the garlic flavor.
If sandwich rolls aren’t available, ciabatta or baguette slices work well too.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Category: Lunch, Dinner, Sandwich
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: parmesan garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken sandwich, shredded chicken sandwich, easy slow cooker recipes, garlic parmesan chicken, mozzarella chicken sandwich