Description

This Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken Sandwich recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken infused with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, served on toasted sandwich rolls with melted mozzarella. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that is both comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasoning

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sandwich Rolls and Toppings

6 sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts inside the slow cooker and pour the chicken broth evenly over them, ensuring moisture for cooking and shredding.
Mix Seasoning and Add: In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker to infuse flavor during cooking.
Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
Shred Chicken and Prepare Rolls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it with the remaining juices to keep it moist and flavorful. Split the sandwich rolls and brush the insides with melted butter combined with garlic powder.
Toast Rolls: Place the buttered sandwich rolls in the preheated oven and toast for about 5 minutes until they become golden brown and crisp, providing a wonderful contrast to the tender chicken.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the savory shredded chicken evenly onto the bottom halves of the toasted sandwich rolls. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, then cover each with the top half of the roll to complete the sandwich.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sandwiches hot immediately, enjoying the melty cheese, tender garlic Parmesan chicken, and perfectly toasted rolls.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
Leftover shredded chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
You can substitute sandwich rolls with ciabatta or hoagie buns for different texture and flavor.
Use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding to prevent dryness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
Category: Lunch
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker chicken sandwich, Parmesan garlic chicken, shredded chicken sandwich, easy slow cooker recipe, cheesy chicken sandwich