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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches

Dinner time is better when these Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches are on the menu! Cheesy sandwiches are filled with Italian seasoned chicken and red peppers in this easy recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 12 ounce
  • 1 package 10 ounce frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 cups Colby-Jack cheese shredded
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

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  1. Add chicken to large slow cooker. Add seasonings and spinach. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
  2. Using two forks, shred chicken. Add chopped red peppers to the slow cooker. Allow to heat thoroughly, about 30 minutes.
  3. When ready to serve, assemble bun with shredded cheese (desired amount) and scoop of shredded chicken mixture. ENJOY.

Notes

  • If using fresh spinach add it around hour 5 of cooking, to give it time to wilt and soften.
  • Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks. No need for a separate bowl.
  • Add the roasted peppers to the slow cooker after shredding the chicken. Let it cook for another 30 minutes before serving to warm the peppers.
  • Cook this Italian chicken on the LOW setting for best results. Higher temperatures result in drier chicken with less flavor.
  • Need more dinner ideas? Our list of easy chicken recipes has dozens of weeknight meal ideas, perfect so you never get bored.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.