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Slow Cooker Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich on a plate with a pickle.

Slow Cooker Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwiches

Kaylen
Slow Cooker Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwiches, all the flavors of pimento cheese in a delicious chicken sandwich that's perfect for parties & easy dinners!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 -10

Equipment

  • 5 quart slow cooker or larger

Ingredients
  

Pimento Cheese Chicken

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos drained
  • 8 ounces full fat cream cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) bag of shredded cheddar cheese (or shred your own)
  • hot sauce or pickle juice optional

Sandwiches

  • Bread: hamburger buns, Texas toast, Hawaiian rolls, slider buns, ciabatta rolls
  • mayo to taste
  • pickled red onions
  • Optional: sliced tomato, bacon, lettuce, pickles

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in slow cooker and season with the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper). Add the Worcestershire sauce, pimentos, and cream cheese. Cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is 165℉.
  • When the chicken is done, there will be liquid in the slow cooker. I leave it in there because the chicken will absorb it. With 2 forks, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker and give everything a stir so the cream cheese is fully combined. Add the cheddar cheese and stir to combine. It should melt quickly.
  • Slather mayo on your bread, add pimento cheese chicken filling and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
    • A tiny bit of acid from either pickle brine, hot sauce, or pickled red onions on the sandwich adds a great pop of flavor to this rich chicken.

Notes

  • Boneless, skinless thighs can also be used, but they cook quicker, so you'll want to check them sooner.
  • There is no need to add water or broth.  The chicken will release liquid as it cooks. 
  • Depending on how much chicken you use and how big your buns are, you should get between 8-12 sandwiches.
  • Store leftover chicken in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Keyword Chicken, Cream Cheese, Sandwich, Slow Cooker
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