Creamy Chicken Sandwiches
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Creamy Chicken Sandwiches are a Midwest favorite, known for their comforting blend of tender chicken, savory stuffing, and rich, creamy sauce.
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Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, these Creamy Chicken Sandwiches combine slow-cooked, shredded chicken with a mix of creamy soup and hearty stuffing. The result is a warm, satisfying filling that's perfect for piling high on a soft bun. For a beefy twist, try our homemade sloppy joes, sweet and savory with a touch of nostalgia, also perfect for any gathering!
Making this chicken in a slow cooker gives you the time to do other things while the crock pot does all of the work! Whether you use it for sandwiches, or serve it on top of some warm mashed potatoes, this creamy chicken is the perfect addition to any dish!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients - You'll only need 5 ingredients for this recipe, and they're all pretty simple. You most likely already have most at home!
- Made easy in the slow cooker - Let the slow cooker do most of the work with this recipe! All you have to do is prepare and mix the ingredients, then let the chicken sit in the slow cooker until it's ready to serve and enjoy!
- Great for parties - This recipe is great for serving large parties, making it the perfect dish for your next potluck or barbecue! In the fall, you might want to try this Creamy Chicken Soup as well!
- Easy to customize - Creamy chicken sandwiches are super simple to customize to your likings. Add different seasonings, spices, vegetables, or other ingredients until it tastes exactly how you like it!
- Great way to use up chicken leftovers - Have any leftover chicken in the fridge? Making these sandwiches is a great way to use it up, and they taste delicious!
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below to make these shredded chicken sandwiches:
- Cream of chicken soup is rich and smooth, and makes these chicken sandwiches super creamy and delicious.
- Dried parsley adds a fresh, herby flavor to the chicken.
- Chicken broth stops the chicken mixture from becoming too dry or stiff, as well as adding more flavor to the mixture.
- Stove Top stuffing is flavorful and brings a great hearty texture to the chicken. It perfectly soaks up the creamier ingredients.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- If you don't want to serve your creamy chicken on a bun, you can also serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.
- Instead of stuffing, you can use crushed Ritz crackers or potato chips. Take some inspiration from this Ritz Cracker Chicken or this Ritz Cracker Mac & Cheese!
- Add different seasonings or vegetables such as garlic, chopped celery or onion to change up the flavor of your chicken mixture.
- You can use a can of cream of mushroom or cream of celery in place of one or both of the cans of cream of chicken.
- You can top your creamy chicken with any sliced or shredded cheese.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Sandwiches
Once you've gathered all your ingredients, follow the steps below for these easy creamy, shredded chicken sandwiches!
- Step 1: Place chicken breast in your greased crock pot. Add cream of chicken and dried parsley.
- Step 2: Pour chicken broth over the top of the chicken breasts, then cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until you are able to shred the chicken.
- Step 3: Shred the chicken and add in the stuffing mix.
- Step 4: Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until stuffing pieces are moistened, then serve over hamburger buns and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
- Using a slow cooker helps the chicken breast become tender and easier to shred. It also allows all of the flavors to perfectly soak into the chicken!
- If the consistency of your chicken mixture is too thick or dry, add more chicken broth or some milk until it becomes a more desired consistency.
- Consider adding garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper for extra flavor.
- Use tender, fresh chicken breast for the best flavor and easier shredding once cooked.
- Toast your hamburger buns or add a slice of cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken or turkey you have in your fridge. Just shred it up and mix it in with the creamy base for a super simple meal.
If you prefer, you can substitute cream of mushroom soup or a homemade cream sauce for a different flavor profile. Adjust seasoning as needed to match the substitution.
Keep your chicken mixture separate from the buns until right before you serve them. This way, the bread won't get soggy too quickly.
If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can prepare the creamy chicken mixture and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then, reheat it in the crockpot and enjoy!
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store leftovers of your creamy chicken, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing Instructions
This creamy chicken can be stored in a freezer safe container and frozen for up to 2-3 months. Then, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Creamy Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 10.75 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 box Stove Top stuffing
Instructions
- Place chicken breast in your greased crock pot.
- Add cream of chicken, dried parsley, and chicken broth over top.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until you are able to shred the chicken.
- Shred the chicken completely.
- Pour stove top stuffing in and mix well.
- Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until stuffing pieces are moistened.
- Serve over hamburger buns and enjoy!
Notes
- Using a slow cooker helps the chicken breast become tender and easier to shred. It also allows all of the flavors to perfectly soak into the chicken!
- If the consistency of your chicken mixture is too thick or dry, add more chicken broth or some milk until it becomes a more desired consistency.
- Consider adding garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper for extra flavor.
- Use tender, fresh chicken breast for the best flavor and easier shredding once cooked.
- Toast your hamburger buns or add a slice of cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Will this whole recipe fit in a 3 qt instant pot?
Yes! The full recipe should fit in a 3-quart Instant Pot without any issues. Just be sure not to fill it past the max fill line, and follow the same cooking instructions.
What does stove top stuffing consist of please, i'm not familiar with this ingredient?
I have included a link to the product under the photo of the ingredients in the post. It is a boxed stuffing mix you can purchase!