Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches, a mouthwatering combination of tender, juicy chicken infused with bold Italian flavors. This effortless recipe features slow-cooked chicken breasts flavored with a zesty blend of Italian dressing mix, pepperoncini peppers, garlic, and aromatic Italian seasoning, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Once shredded, the flavorful chicken is piled high onto hoagie rolls, topped with melty mozzarella cheese, and baked until bubbly for a toasted, cheesy finish. Ideal for a satisfying family dinner or an impressive game-day crowd-pleaser, these sandwiches deliver restaurant-quality taste with minimal prep time. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking method, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules and guaranteed to be a hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix (dry packet)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 6 pieces Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Add the chicken broth and pepperoncini peppers (along with their juice) to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir well to ensure the chicken soaks up the flavorful juices.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the hoagie rolls or sandwich buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the shredded chicken mixture over the bottom half of each roll.
Top each sandwich with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with the other half of the roll. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.1 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 8842 mg | 384% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.0 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 303.7 g | 607% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1136 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2792 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
