Description
A comforting and creamy shredded chicken sandwich recipe from Ohio, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Tender chicken breasts are cooked with cream of chicken soup and spices, then mixed with buttery crushed crackers for a rich, satisfying filling perfect for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 6 sandwich buns or hamburger rolls
- Optional: sliced pickles or cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, spreading the ingredients evenly over the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily when pulled apart with forks.
- Shred the Chicken: Once fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken to mix it with the cooking liquid.
- Add the Crackers: Stir in the crushed buttery round crackers until the mixture thickens and develops a creamy, thick consistency resembling a sandwich filling.
- Let It Rest: Keep the slow cooker on the warm setting and let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the crackers to fully absorb the liquid, creating the classic creamy texture.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon the warm shredded chicken mixture onto sandwich buns or hamburger rolls. Add optional sliced pickles or cheese if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- To achieve a thicker filling, reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly or add more crushed crackers.
- Some variations include adding shredded cheese or a splash of milk for extra creaminess.
- These sandwiches pair wonderfully with chips or a side of coleslaw for a complete meal.
