Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Here is another great crock pot recipe that you could throw on first thing in the morning and would be ready for lunch or throw on around lunch and have it ready by dinner! I saw this recipe and my mouth started watering! This was absolutely amazing! Even my 2 year old gobbled it up! If your looking for an easy and yummy meal, this one is absolutely PERFECT!
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
an easy, fast and delicious meal that you will want to make again and again!
Servings 4
Calories 593kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup favorite Caesar dressing I love Brianna's Asiago Caesar. May need to add up to 1/2 cup additional sauce depending how saucy you want it to be.
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Place chicken in a 3-4 quart slow cooker with 1-2 cups of water, cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
- Remove chicken from cooker using a slotted spoon and drain the water from the slow cooker. Place chicken on a cutting board and pull chicken into shreds, discarding any fat.
- Place chicken back in the cooker and pour dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper over the top. Stir until mixed evenly. Cover and cook on high heat for 30 minutes or until mixture is hot.
- Spoon 1/4 cup mixture onto each slider bun if you are making sliders or more for regular sized buns. Top with extra shredded Parmesan cheese and lettuce to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1035mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2540IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 3mg
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Enjoy!
(recipe from: The Girl Who Ate Everything)
L.M.Tea
Yummy, sounds so easy for the busy spring time with 2 kids playing basebell/softball and me being on a softball team as well. Thanks for sharing this simple and easy recipe.
Bonnie @ Uncommon
This looks devine!!! Definitely trying this one! Thank you for sharing! Bonnie ;)www.uncommondesignsonline.com
Blog is the New Black
Love this idea, and that it uses an oil-based dressing vs. creamy!
Mrs. McKown
Sounds so yummy!❤Mrs. McKownLittle Literacy Learners
Debby@Just Breathe
OMG this sounds wonderful!
Stephanie
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Anonymous
This sounds delicious and simple! Do you think the cooking time and outcome would be the same if i used chicken breasts, rather than thighs?
Lane @ Supper for a Steal
I have seen these around, but have yet to make them. I love using my crockpot for shredded chicken!
Anonymous
Made this tonight for dinner and it was wonderful! I prepared everything on the stove top since I decided "last minute" to make this...and it was a breeze. Served the sandwiches along with potato salad (red potatoes and chipotle mayo), and it was a perfect Springtime meal!
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Julie E
This recipe sounds yummy and SO easy. I can't wait to try it. I love using less expensive cuts of chicken too. I'd love for you to come share at my first linky party!http://whitelightsonwednesday.blogspot.com/2012/03/wednesday-whatsits-1-link-party.html
Anonymous
If you have a Stand Mixer, you can put the cooked chicken in it with the metal attatchement and it will shred the chicken perfectly in no time.
Anonymous
This sounds delicious, and I'm going to try it and more of your slow cooker recipes. With summer upon us I plan to use this method of cooking often.Thanks for the great ideas.M.
Cindy
The Girl Who Ate Everything site recommended using Brianna's or Cardini's and to use creamy. I added garlic and bacon. Delicious...left overs are also great. I put on a wrap with lots of chopped lettuce and spring mix and then drizzled dressing over the top. Next time I will try with Cardini's Lite dressing.
Anonymous
The Girl Who Ate Everything site said this: The chicken thighs fall apart in the crockpot and are so much more tender than chicken breasts (although you could use those too).
Chef in Training
Sorry about the late response, I added it to the recipe. I actually use Chicken breasts, just out of preference, when I make these and it tastes amazing!
Anonymous
Made this recipe tonight and it was a huge hit. The chicken was so tender and the parsley added a freshness combined with the romaine. Good easy meal.
Anonymous
About how many chicken breasts do you use to equal 2 lbs?
Lorie Ann
I tried this for dinner tonight just as a chicken-lettuce wrap and it was delicious!
Anonymous
Made this tonight as wraps... HUGE hit!
Anonymous
These are AWESOME! I made it with thighs and the chicken just fell apart. So easy, so tasty.
Paige
Have made these 3-4 times and I tell you they are *delicious* - our company raved about them! This will be a new family staple, THANK YOU for sharing!!!
rachael
these sound AWESOME! and so easy. my boyfriend will love them - thank you!
Chris
These are DELICIOUS! I've made them three times since May and I know they'll be one the "busy menu" list this summer. Thank you so much for sharing--glad I saw this on Pinterest.
Heather
This is fantastic! Thanks so much! The whole family ate several meals off this, even my picky 9 year old. She likes the chicken wrapped in the lettuce like a little taco/wrap.
Teresa
Just made this tonight & it is so good!!! My 2 year old, who only eats apples, even ate it! Thank you so much for this new favorite!
Daphne
How much does this recipe make?
Gretchen
These are very good! Also, if time is a concern, purchasing a rotissiere chicken and shredding it would work just as well. We added tomato to our sandwiches too. Thanks for an easy and delicious recipe!
Barb
Do you think this would work with Ranch dressing?
Jodi
This looks very yummy and I really want to try it, especially as a wrap. My only question is do you think it would work with homemade caesar dressing? I try hard to avoid bottled dressings due to food sensitivities but I do want to make it. Also is it just as good when the chicken is cold and is eaten as leftovers?
Thanks for posting this recipe!
Aimee
My hubbys fav salad is chicken ceasar....soooooo, decided to make these tonight...DEEEEE-LISH!!!! Even my picky 5 year old ate it...many many thanks:-) new favorite:-)
Dana Browning
I tried these the other night and they were delish. Then tonight we changed it up a bit with Buffalo sauce instead and then we drizzled blue cheese dressing on top. Oh my gosh, nectar of the gods...
Kelsie
Are the chicken breasts frozen before putting them in the crockpot? Or do they have to be thawed? Thanks.
Chef in Training
You can do either, you may just need to adjust the cooking time a bit if they are frozen, but I have done it both ways :)
Kristina
Made these sandwiches for dinner tonight using the Kraft classic Caesar dressing. All I have to say is, thank goodness I doubled this recipe because it is absolutely delicious!
Jenna
OH WOW! I have been wanting to make this for a longggg time. I've had it pinned forever! I finally made it tonight and goooodness me, it is AMAZING! I used the marketfresh walmart brand (in the veggie section) caesar dressing, and had to make my chicken fast so I did it on the stovetop.. Then I did as another suggested and added bacon. That sent it over the top! Definitely use the 1 cup of dressing! It is so good super creamy. My children (5 and 2) even ate it! That was a surprise. Thank you so much for this recipe, I will be making it many more times in the future!! :)
lorraine m
Sounds yummy, Guess what we're having for dinner tonight!
Natalie S.
I definitely think these would be great cold on a hot summer day!
Shannon
Wow! I made these tonight & they were awesome!
I have to admit, I worried how this would turn out. I've read some bad stuff about chicken cooked in a crock-pot. I'm relatively new to cooking, so I wasn't sure, but I'm glad I took the chance!
I used 3 bouillon cubes dissolved in 3 cups of water instead of just water. I also added a little more parmesan cheese, but followed the recipe other than that.
I love the way the chicken cooked & already have big plans for more chicken cooked this way! :) I couldn't believe how much the dressing seasoned the chicken... No extra salt or pepper needed!
Great recipe, thanks for sharing!!
Stefanie
How many does this serve?
Jennifer
I made this recipe today! I used 2.5lbs of chicken breasts - I let them cook for about 5 hours (next time I'll take them out a little sooner). The chicken is fabulous! My husband and I will have tasty lunches for the next few days! :)
Liz
This is delicious. This is mt third time making it and its fabulous every time! Thanks for sharing!
Katie
This is so good! I've made it three times now and it turns out great every time! The first time I didn't have any parsley (fresh or died), and it was good, but DO NOT leave out the parsley! It gives it a great, fresh taste! Thanks for the great recipe-I've given it to at least 5 other people!
Kristen
I have made this recipe 5-6 times and I'm making it again tonight. It's always my go to if I don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. It's flavorful, delicious, quick and easy! And as if I need to say more: my husband requests it at least once a week. Thanks for a great recipe that has become a staple in our rotation.
Kristl Story
My family has declared this the best new sandwich recipe I've tried this year, and I test a lot of recipes! I'm going to post this on my site with a link back to you!
Megan
Made it for the second time tonight! My boyfriend who has a child's palette and me, a foodie LOVE this EASY meal. Moist and flavorful. I ate mine on a bed of butter leaf lettuce to hold back on carbs in evening! Delicious!
Andrea
This looks amazing! Could I cook the chicken on high for less time?
Jules
I tried this here (http://julesmalley.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-cooker-chicken-caesar-salad.html). INCREDIBLE! :)
Leah
Oh yum! Definitely going to try this!!
Stephanie
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! It's the number one request now when we are having guests, or a party! It's so easy and amazing- it tastes like it takes a whole day to prepare.
Christina
If I wanted to use just ONE pound of chicken (since there's only two of us), would I cut the cook time at all? and do you suggest I still use the same measurements for everything else or cut them?
Darla
I made for dinner tonight ... I only used 1 lb. chicken breasts ((makes a lot!). I did add extra dressing (about 12 oz. - used Marzetti Caesar Dressing) - it was really good!
Sandy
Do you by chance know nutritional content? Mainly carbs/fiber/protein of the recipe (not counting any bread or toppings).
Amy
This was delicious! Even better each time I warmed up the leftovers for lunch each day for a week. Thanks for sharing! Only tip I have is to make sure to use "freshly ground peppercorn" - really enhances the flavors.
Heidi Anderson
Are these good cold? I am looking for lunch ideas for school kids. Thank you- this looks wonderful!
Rebekah B
I have used this recipe for countless luncheons, always a hit!