Chicken Alfredo Sandwich (crockpot Recipe)

By Becky Hardin

Published Aug 9, 2016

This Chicken Alfredo Sandwich recipe is simple, easy, and delicious. One of my favorite sandwiches! It’s a quick and easy crockpot meal the entire family will love, and it’s perfect for game day too. Pulled chicken topped with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan. Perfection!

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Why We Love This Chicken Alfredo Sandwich Recipe

I just love chicken Alfredo in all forms, which is why a pulled chicken sandwich seemed like a no-brainer. Skip the pasta, just use that creamy sauce, go heavy on the chicken, and pile up those sandwiches!

Variations on Pulled Chicken Alfredo

You can change up the taste of these chicken Alfredo sandwiches by swapping out the Parmesan for Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese. For a spicier take on chicken Alfredo, add some crushed red pepper flakes.

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover chicken alfredo sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 30-second increments in the microwave until warmed through. I recommend storing the meat and the buns separately to avoid soggy sandwiches. I do not recommend freezing these sandwiches.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these creamy sandwiches with a tasty Olive Garden salad and a side of lemon Parmesan broccoli or grilled asparagus . Or, skip the buns and serve the chicken over some homemade pasta . Yum!

Oh, man. I love chicken Alfredo every which way, but this sandwich is climbing the ranks for my favorite!

There is no difference! Shredding and pulling are interchangeable terms for the same thing.

You sure can! So long as the chicken has been properly stored in the refrigerator, you can enjoy it cold, almost like a chicken salad sandwich .

If you cook the chicken for too long, it will turn out tough or rubbery. Make sure to cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F .

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More Chicken Alfredo Recipes To Try

One Pot Chicken Alfredo
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake
Southwest Chicken Alfredo

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▢ 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5-6 breasts)
▢ 1½ cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
▢ ¼ cup chopped onion
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes drained and rinsed if packed in oil
▢ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
▢ 6 hamburger buns for serving

Instructions

Place all ingredients except the chicken in a slow cooker and stir to combine. 1½ cups Alfredo sauce, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add in the chicken and coat with the sauce. 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to fully shred.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and coat in the sauce.
To assemble the sandwiches, top with more sun dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and spinach. 6 hamburger buns

Equipment

Crockpot

Becky’s Tips

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Chicken Alfredo Sandwiches Step by Step

Stir Together the Sauce: Place 1½ cups of Alfredo sauce, ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil, ¼ cup of chopped onion, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and kosher salt and ground black pepper in a crockpot and stir to combine.

Add the Chicken: Add in 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and coat with the sauce.

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Cook the Chicken: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.

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Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to fully shred.

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Sauce the Chicken: Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and coat it in the sauce.

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Assemble the Sandwiches: To assemble the sandwiches, place the meat on 6 hamburger buns and top with more sun-dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and spinach.

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Chicken Alfredo Sandwich (Crockpot Recipe)

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5-6 breasts)
1½ cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes drained and rinsed if packed in oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns for serving

Instructions

Place all ingredients except the chicken in a slow cooker and stir to combine. 1½ cups Alfredo sauce, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add in the chicken and coat with the sauce. 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to fully shred.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and coat in the sauce.
To assemble the sandwiches, top with more sun dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and spinach. 6 hamburger buns

Notes

Nutrition

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