Crockpot Hot Shredded Chicken Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my crockpot shredded chicken tough? ›

If you want to let your chicken cook longer than the recipe calls for, I recommend choosing a smaller crockpot and filling it to the 2/3 point. A fuller crockpot will cook more slowly. Why is my Crockpot Shredded Chicken tough? It's likely that it hasn't cooked long enough to shred.

Plan for ¼ pound of chicken per person. One pound of chicken will yield about 2 cups of pulled chicken. When you're making it for a large group, don't worry if you over estimate so you don't run out of food. You can always freeze any leftover pulled chicken to be used later.

Cover your crock pot and cook chicken breasts on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Use chicken in your favorite recipes. Perfect for shredding!

That is why tough meats become “fork tender” in the slow cooker. Chicken breasts have very little connective tissue; that means they can be cooked quickly because the long cooking time needed to soften connective tissue isn't necessary. They also have little fat, which means they can become dry if cooked too long.

Not if you're using a leaner cut in the slow cooker, like chicken breast or pork chops. To help keep these cuts moist, decrease the cook time to 2-4 hours. While it cooks, check out our collection of crockpot chicken breast recipes.

As such, 2 cans of chicken and 3 cans of soup works out perfectly with no waste. It makes a big batch, but the leftovers can be kept in the freezer for several quick meals later. Each can of chicken will make about 16 to 20 sandwiches.

We recommend grabbing 5 pounds of chicken if you're looking to have enough shredded chicken for 12 adult servings (think: 3 (4-serving) meals). If you're not looking to cook that much chicken, feel free to reduce the amount of chicken based on the amount you do need.

A pound is 16 ounces. Assuming each person eats 4 ounces per serving and has only one serving each, 3 pounds should feed 12 people.

There is no difference between shredded chicken and pulled chicken; both terms can be used interchangeably. Both refer to meat cooked until tender, then “pulled” or “shredded” along the meat's grain. Shredded and pulled chicken are popular in sandwiches, soups, pizzas, tacos, enchiladas, and casseroles.

If you choose to go with any of our shredded meat product, you can get approximately 5-6 sandwiches per pound of product. You will need to get enough to make 1 ½ sandwiches per person attending.

What goes best on a chicken sandwich? ›

Lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles are standard for chicken sandwiches, but you can definitely shake this up. Spinach or arugula is a tasty alternative to lettuce, while fresh cucumbers can replace dill pickles. Avocados add a ton of flavor, though if you're looking for flavor, a slice of bacon will do as well!

We found that the only way to cook chicken (and turkey) in a slow cooker is on the low setting and for a relatively short amount of time.

A general rule of thumb from Luis Sanchez, senior category manager for the appliance manufacturer Breville: To go from "High" to "Low" (or vice versa), multiply (or divide) the original time by 1.5 to 2.5 hours. And as with the cooking times for specific ingredients, these times are approximate.

Don't leave it on 'warm' all day

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

Try placing the chicken in a covered dish with some broth or sauce, then bake or microwave it. Alternatively, slicing or shredding the chicken and incorporating it into a dish with a sauce or gravy can help add moisture and improve tenderness.

Overcooking chicken and buying woody chicken breast are two of the main causes behind rubbery chicken. You can stop this from happening by: buying “slow-growing” chicken. cooking your chicken in moisture.

You can't go back and re-make the chicken, but the good news is there are ways to fix it. You'll need to add more liquid and fat back to help the chicken become more tender and enjoyable. My favorite way to save and serve rubbery chicken is by shredding it and adding some sort of liquid and fat back in.