slow cooker marry me chicken sandwiches
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Chicken
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches
These delicious slow cooker marry me chicken sandwiches feature slow cooked shredded chicken in a creamy, cheesy, sun-dried tomato sauce on toasted brioche buns with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella-cream cheese blend, such as kraft® mozzarella shredded cheese with a touch of philadelphia for a creamy melt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound bacon
- 8 brioche buns, toasted, or more as needed
Directions
- Combine chicken, chicken broth, garlic, oregano, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, salt, and black pepper in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours.
- Use 2 forks or a hand mixer to carefully shred the chicken. Return chicken to the slow cooker; stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and basil until cheese is melted; keep warm.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Serve chicken on toasted brioche buns and top with bacon. Enjoy!
