Slow Cooker Chicken Sandwiches

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Savor the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooker Chicken Sandwiches, a hands-off recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Tender, shredded chicken is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder. Piled high on soft sandwich buns and topped with your favorite garnishes—think crunchy coleslaw, tangy pickles, or crisp red onion slices—these sandwiches are a mouthwatering combination of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep and the magic of your slow cooker, this crowd-pleasing dish is as effortless as it is delicious. Perfect for family dinners, game-day spreads, or meal prepping, these sandwiches are sure to earn a spot in your recipe rotation.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces soft sandwich buns
• 1 as needed optional toppings (e.g., coleslaw, pickles, red onion slices)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Thinly slice the yellow onion and place it at the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.

2. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the onion slices.

3. Pour the chicken broth and barbecue sauce over the chicken.

4. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.

5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

6. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce and cooked onions.

7. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more barbecue sauce, salt, or pepper.

8. Toast the sandwich buns lightly if desired.

9. Scoop the shredded chicken onto the buns and garnish with optional toppings such as coleslaw, pickles, or red onion slices.

10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (323.0g)

Calories		506
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		9.4 g	12%
	Saturated Fat	2.3 g	11%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		129 mg	43%
Sodium		1114 mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate		49.4 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	2.3 g	8%
	Total Sugars	20.7 g
Protein		52.3 g	105%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		90 mg	7%
Iron		3.6 mg	20%
Potassium		644 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 511 cal (17.3%%)

Protein: 1255 cal (42.5%%)

Carbs: 1185 cal (40.2%%)