Best 10 Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Explore a Culinary Journey of Shredded Chicken Sandwiches**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of shredded chicken sandwiches, a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. From classic Southern-style pulled chicken sandwiches smothered in tangy barbecue sauce to Asian-inspired creations bursting with umami, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to elevate your lunchtime routine or impress your dinner guests with these delectable shredded chicken sandwich recipes.

**Classic Southern Pulled Chicken Sandwich:**
Transport yourself to the heart of the American South with this iconic pulled chicken sandwich. Tender, slow-cooked chicken is infused with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a smoky, flavorful filling. Nestled between soft, fluffy buns, the chicken is generously topped with a tangy, lip-smacking barbecue sauce, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.

**Asian-Inspired Shredded Chicken Sandwich:**
Take your taste buds on a journey to the Orient with this Asian-inspired shredded chicken sandwich. Marinated in a vibrant blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger, the chicken is stir-fried until tender and juicy. Served on steamed bao buns, the sandwich is adorned with a medley of fresh vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a drizzle of spicy Sriracha mayonnaise, resulting in a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.

**Healthy Avocado Chicken Sandwich:**
For those seeking a lighter, healthier option, the avocado chicken sandwich offers a nutritious and satisfying meal. Featuring shredded chicken seasoned with a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, this sandwich is nestled in whole-wheat bread and generously topped with creamy avocado slices, fresh spinach, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals.

**Crispy Chicken Tenders Sandwich:**
Experience the irresistible crunch of crispy chicken tenders in this delectable sandwich. Lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, the chicken tenders are nestled between soft brioche buns and complemented by a creamy ranch dressing. Topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a sprinkle of paprika, this sandwich delivers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

**BBQ Ranch Chicken Sandwich:**
Indulge in a taste of smoky barbecue and creamy ranch in this tantalizing BBQ ranch chicken sandwich. Featuring succulent chicken slathered in a homemade barbecue sauce and topped with crispy bacon strips, this sandwich is a true carnivore's delight. Served on a toasted kaiser roll and drizzled with creamy ranch dressing, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOT SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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My sister made these sandwiches for our family reunion and my pickiest eater has told me they're her favorite food. The crackers really add a lot of butter flavor!

Provided by Betsy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) chicken - cooked, deboned and shredded
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ (16 ounce) package buttery round crackers, crushed
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, condensed soup, poultry seasoning and crushed crackers. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 706.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SHREDDED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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My family loves Buffalo chicken wings but the frying makes them unhealthy. This takes out some of the fat but lets us enjoy the great taste of Buffalo chicken. -Terri McKenzie, Wilmington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups Buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
6 hoagie buns, toasted
Optional: Blue cheese or ranch salad dressing, and celery ribs

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Using tongs, serve on hoagie buns. If desired, top with dressing and serve with celery ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 2212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I modified recipe#141965 & came up with this version! I love the sweet & spicy taste, plus the simmering time makes the house smell delicious!

Provided by LUVMY2BOYS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
1/3 cup ketchup (I use organic)
1 teaspoon Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
2 whole grain buns, toasted

Steps:

  • In a medium sized skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink.
  • Shred with 2 plastic forks.
  • Mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepean; add chicken.
  • Heat on medium, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover & simmer for 50-55 minutes, stirring occassionally, until chicken has absorbed most of the sauce.
  • Careful not to overcook or chicken might become too dry!
  • Serve on toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 712.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.8

SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This Ohio potluck staple tends to be made with canned chicken, cream of mushroom soup, saltine crackers, and other iffy components. I developed this version using real ingredients so you can enjoy the warm comfort of shredded chicken sandwiches in a healthier, more delicious way.

Provided by Mary Lee Sauder

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup slivered almonds
2 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 cups chicken broth, or as needed
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 large roll or bun (3-1/2" dia)s brioche buns, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pulse almonds in the bowl of a food processor to fine crumbs. Add bread, oil, salt, and pepper and pulse mixture to coarse crumbs. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in a Dutch oven or deep skillet in a single layer and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, skimming foam. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until no chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 14 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and let cool a bit on a cutting board, then shred with two forks.
  • Strain chicken broth to remove solids.
  • Return chicken to the pot, then add bread crumb mixture and 4 cups chicken broth. Boil over medium heat, adding more broth if necessary, until mixture reduces and reaches desired consistency, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Toast flat sides of buns until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Fill with a generous scoop of chicken mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 153.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 2226.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CROCK-POT SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Fast and easy, tastes great! Been at almost every pot-luck in our family for years! Can cook in crockpot or even bake in a casserole dish.Hard to believe this wasn't posted already! Try it, you won't regret it!

Provided by LisaDBcooksforfive

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 Cups, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

50 ounces boneless chicken
1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
chicken broth

Steps:

  • Empty can of chicken into large bowl or even crockpot container, do NOT drain.
  • Open stuffing and can of cream of chicken, mix with large spoon or use clean hands to break up meat and throughly mix ingredients.
  • Place in crockpot. Cook on medium for approx 2 hours or until warmed thru, stir as needed.
  • Add and stir in the chicken broth as needed if mixture becomes a little dry. If preparing to bake in oven, add extra broth prior to baking in a greased casserole at 350.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE



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Chicken thighs are slow cooked with red bell pepper and garlic, then shredded and served with pesto mayonnaise on a hoagie roll.

Provided by Jennifer Uhrlaub

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 (6 ounce) chicken thighs
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pesto
6 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
  • Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 144.4 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 865.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SHREDDED SAUCY BBQ CHICKEN SAMMIES/SANDWICHES - RACHAEL RAY



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Make and share this Shredded Saucy BBQ Chicken Sammies/Sandwiches - Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chicken stock
1 (12 ounce) bottle mexican beer
4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons grill seasoning
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large sour deli pickle, chopped
6 -8 slices sweet bread and butter pickles, chopped
6 soft buns, split

Steps:

  • Bring liquids to a simmer in a small to medium skillet and slide in the chicken breast meat. Gently poach the chicken 10 minutes, turning once about after 5 minutes.
  • While chicken poaches, heat a second medium skillet over medium low heat. To hot skillet, add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and onion and gently saute until chicken is ready to come out of poaching liquids. Combine the next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and reserve.
  • When the chicken has cooked through, add 2 ladles of the cooking liquid to the bowl, combining with the sauces, spices, brown sugar and tomato paste. Once the liquids and seasonings are combined, remove chicken, slice it, and transfer to the medium bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken and combine with the liquids. Add the shredded chicken to the onions and garlic and combine well. Simmer together 5 to 10 minutes, using extra cooking liquids to make your chicken as saucy as you like.
  • Combine sour and sweet pickles in a small bowl. Split rolls and fill with scoops of shredded chicken. Top with pickle relish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 813.5, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 6.3

SPICY BBQ SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This shredded chicken sandwich is great when you don't have a ton of ingredients laying around to make an elaborate meal. Experiment with the seasoning measurements. No matter what, I find it turns out delicious. Simple, tasty, and filling--and great for leftovers!

Provided by jenXya

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 bay leaf
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
4 (2 ounce) hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Put chicken into a pot and fill water to cover by 1 inch. Add lime juice, bay leaf, garlic salt, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • While chicken is cooking, combine BBQ sauce, salsa, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
  • Remove cooked chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Mix shredded chicken into the BBQ sauce mixture until fully covered.
  • Put a little mayo on each hamburger bun and pile the shredded chicken mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1879.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

SHREDDED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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In Auburn, Alabama, Pam May turns lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a little brown sugar into a lip-smacking sauce that seasons shredded cooked chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Spoon chicken mixture onto each bun bottom; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SEASONED SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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The recipe was created for our local Friday night football concessions. I hope you enjoy it. We sell our sandwiches for $1.50 each.

Provided by Rose A Drage

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 120 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 (48 ounce) cans boneless chicken
6 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of celery soup (undiluted)
2 1/2 cups hot water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
120 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Open boned chicken and place in large roaster.
  • Stir chicken until all pieces appear to be shredded.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water and add to chicken.
  • Add remaining ingredient except hamburger buns.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Heat mixture up to 300 degrees.
  • Once mixture is heated through place 1/3 cup of mixture on hamburger bun and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot to easily shred the chicken breasts. This hands-off method leaves you free to focus on other tasks while the chicken cooks.
  • For the best flavor, use a flavorful rotisserie chicken. This will give your sandwiches a smoky, savory taste that everyone will love.
  • Be generous with the sauce. The sauce is what makes these sandwiches so delicious, so don't be afraid to use plenty of it.
  • Toast the buns before assembling the sandwiches. This will help them hold up better and give them a nice, crispy texture.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Some popular options include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Shredded chicken sandwiches are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that everyone will enjoy. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner, a weekend lunch, or a party. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a shredded chicken sandwich recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give shredded chicken sandwiches a try.

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