These slow cooker chicken Caesar sandwiches essentially are saucy Caesar-dressed shredded chicken sandwiches topped with lettuce. Both chicken breasts and chicken thighs work well in this recipe and you can serve them on slider or burger buns.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 0.75 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley
- hamburgers buns
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Combine chicken and broth in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
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3
Cover and cook on Low 3 to 4 hours for breasts or 4 to 5 hours for thighs or on High 1 1/2 to 2 hours for breasts or 2 to 2 1/2 hours for thighs. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Discard cooking liquid.
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4
Add shredded chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and pepper to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes or until heated through. Stir in parsley.
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5
Divide hot chicken mixture between buns and top with shredded lettuce and additional dressing, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
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