Description
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches bring the comforting flavors of Italy straight to your table with minimal effort. Tender, shredded chicken is slow-cooked in a rich marinara sauce and fragrant Italian herbs, then served on crusty rolls for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s game night or a family dinner, these sandwiches are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium bell peppers, sliced
- 4 crusty bread rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the chicken breasts, slice the bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- Season the chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add garlic and peppers: Toss in minced garlic and bell peppers over the chicken.
- Pour in broth & marinara: Gently pour chicken broth and marinara sauce over everything; mix slightly to combine.
- Cook: Cover and set slow cooker to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker; serve on crusty rolls topped with extra marinara if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg