Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches

2h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
  2. 2Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. 3Add 0.5 cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. 4Add 3 cloves of minced garlic.
  5. 5Season with oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  6. 6Add salt.
  7. 7Add black pepper.
  8. 8Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 hours.
  9. 9Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer, ensuring to mix it with the sauce.
  10. 10Add 8 ounces of cream cheese to the shredded chicken.
  11. 11Add 1 cup of mozzarella.
  12. 12Add 0.5 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  13. 13Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and combined.
  14. 14Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned.
  15. 15Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  16. 16Serve the creamy chicken mixture on toasted brioche buns.
  17. 17Top with crispy bacon.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella-cream cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 8 toasted brioche buns, toasted

Equipment

slow cookertongsgarlic presshand mixerspoonlarge skilletpaper towels

Tips

  • Be careful when shredding the chicken as it can be a little messy.
  • The recipe calls for a mozzarella-cream cheese blend such as Kraft® Mozzarella Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia for a Creamy Melt.
  • You can cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
  • This sandwich is marriage material!