A shredded chicken sandwiches recipe that is made in the crockpot with stovetop stuffing and Ritz crackers. This classic Ohio shredded chicken sandwich recipe feeds a crowd!
Are crockpot hot shredded chicken sandwiches a Northern thing? I’m not really sure about that. What I do know is that I grew up loving them. They are served at most pot luck functions. You’ll find them at most concession stands or ice cream stands in the summer. They’re super easy to make and delicious.
Have you ever tried them?
While shredded chicken sandwiches are a “go-to” type of big family function dinner idea around here, they can lack flavor if you’re not careful with which recipe you dive into. That’s why I wanted to share with you the recipe my mom uses. You can have it in the crockpot in about six minutes. And in four hours dinner is ready for a crowd! Serve it over your favorite sandwich buns and add pickle if you like.
Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Ingredients
- 50 oz can of boneless chicken, drained
- (2) 12 oz can of white chicken breast, drained
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 heaping tsp of chicken bouillon dissolved in 1/4 cup of water (This Bouillon is the BEST!)
- 1/4 cup of Stovetop stuffing, dry mix (You do not need to max the stuffing.)
When it comes to the large can of boneless chicken, I buy the “boned chicken”. It’s cheaper than the all white meat. It looks like a bit of a mess in the can, but since these are shredded, it doesn’t really matter. If you prefer all white meat, go for it. It will just be a bit pricier.
Line a crockpot with a slow cooker liner for easy clean up. Add all the ingredients. (Make sure you’ve really drained the cans of chicken well!)
Give it a good stir. It’s okay if you have some chunks of Ritz crackers in there. They will dissolve as it cooks down. Put on high for one hour, and then low for three more hours. (You can also let it go all day on low.)
Once done, it’s ready to serve on buns. This crockpot full will make about 15 to 25 sandwiches depending on how full you make them. If you like your shredded chicken a bit runny like I do it’s perfect. If you like it more dry you can add more Ritz crackers and Stove Top to your liking.
This recipe is perfect for a potluck. This is the crockpot I use to avoid spills.
The next day you’ll have delicious shredded chicken sandwich leftovers! That is, if you have any left over. Enjoy!
PrintCrockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
- Prep Time: 6 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 6 minutes
- Yield: 25 1x
Description
Shredded chicken sandwiches made in the crockpot using stovetop stuffing and Ritz crackers. This shredded chicken sandwich recipe feeds a crowd!
Ingredients
- 50 oz can of boneless chicken, drained
- (2) 12 oz cans of white chicken breast, drained
- 1 can of cream of chicken
- 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 heaping tsp of chicken bouillon paste dissolved in 1/4 cup of hot water
- 1/4 cup Stove Top stuffing, dry mix
Instructions
- Line your crockpot with a slow cooker liner.
- Add all ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
- Cook on high for one hour. Continue cooking on low for at least 3 more hours.
- Serve hot on buns.
Notes
The stove top you need for this recipe is straight out of the box. Do not make it on the stovetop and then add it to the shredded chicken recipe. Instead, just measure out 1/4 cup of the dry stuffing mix.
This makes approximately 25 sandwiches with a little more than 3 ounces of chicken per sandwich. Larger or smaller buns will adjust the number of sandwiches that this recipe produces.
- Category: dinner
Joyce Fischmann says
November 16, 2019 at 11:36 amI add a 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and 1/2 tps of pepper.
Lynette says
November 21, 2019 at 10:43 amThanks for sharing your additions! I’ll give that a try the next time I make these sandwiches in the crockpot.
Shannon wenzel says
October 25, 2019 at 10:13 pmJust 1 small can of soup? And 50oz can of chicken plus 2 smaller cans?
Christy says
September 29, 2019 at 1:41 pmCould the leftovers be frozen? It’s just me and my husband, want to give it a go with chicken breasts, but know there will be way too much leftover.
Lynette says
October 7, 2019 at 9:12 amYes! This recipe freezes great. I like to divide the leftovers in quart bags to freeze and then reheat when we want an easy dinner. I typically let thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then the next day I warm up the shredded chicken over the stove. You can add a little chicken broth for moisture if needed.
Jen says
August 30, 2019 at 11:17 amI used raw chicken i pan cooked it a little bit then i put it in the crockpot with a little chicken broth and that chicken bullion when the chicken was cooked from being in the crockpot all day i took it out shredded it emptied the broth put new in then added all of the crackers and stuff its the best ive had!
★★★★★
Lynette says
September 4, 2019 at 10:32 amAwesome! I’ve never made this recipe with raw chicken but you have me inspired. Thanks for sharing how you adapted the recipe.