Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

These Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches take just 10 minutes to prepare and are the definition of true comfort food. A hearty tomato sauce imparts it’s amazing flavor to the chicken while ooey, gooey, melty cheese is the perfect finishing touch.

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Ingredients

28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes drained
12 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 large onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 slices mozzarella cheese
12 buns or rolls
additional Parmesan cheese to garnish if desired

Instructions

Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oregano, basil and bay leaves to slow cooker.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and nestle into sauce. Cook on HIGH 4 hours or on LOW 6 hours
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine with sauce.
Toast buns and then top the bottom slice with the chicken mixture and a slice of cheese. Heat under broiler until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese.
Top with other half of bun and serve.

Notes

Adapted from Food Family & Finds.

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