Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Transform your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful Shredded Chicken Sandwiches, a quick and family-friendly recipe that delivers tender, juicy chicken in every bite. Made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered in seasoned chicken broth, this recipe ensures moist and perfectly shredded meat every time. Customize these sandwiches with tangy barbecue sauce, crunchy pickles, and creamy coleslaw for added texture and flavor. Best of all, these sandwiches come together in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy evenings. Serve them on soft sandwich buns for a hearty, satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings. Keywords: shredded chicken sandwiches, quick dinner recipes, easy chicken sandwiches, barbecue chicken sandwiches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce (optional)
- 4 pieces Sandwich buns
- 0.5 cup Pickles (optional)
- 1 cup Coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a large pot or a deep skillet with a lid.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts and add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool slightly before shredding.
Using two forks or your hands, shred the chicken into small pieces.
If you’re using barbecue sauce, return the shredded chicken to the pot, add the barbecue sauce, and stir to coat evenly. Cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a portion of shredded chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Add pickles and coleslaw, if desired, and cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 6882 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.9 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.6 g | ||
| Protein | 131.3 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2093 mg | 45% | |
*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.
