SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES

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These chicken sandwiches are easy to make and sure to please the entire family! The extras (that is, if there are any) reheat well for lunch the next day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (28 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups Caesar dressing
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 kaiser rolls or burger buns
6 Bibb lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken thighs, chicken broth and 1 cup of the Caesar dressing in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Drain remaining liquid from slow cooker; return shredded chicken to slow cooker along with remaining 1 cup Caesar dressing and the pepper. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot.
  • Spoon chicken mixture onto bottom halves of rolls. Top each with a lettuce leaf and some of the basil, if desired, followed by tops of rolls.
  • Freezer Directions: In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix 1 cup of the Caesar dressing and the broth. Add chicken thighs to bag. Squeeze out any excess air, and lay flat to freeze. To cook: Thaw chicken in refrigerator overnight. Place in slow cooker; continue as directed above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

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