Crock Pot Hot Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches is the perfect leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken crock pot recipe.
When you start with leftover cooked chicken or a store-bought or a crock pot rotisserie chicken you've made it takes all the hard work out of making a delicious hot chicken sandwich recipe for the family.
Rotisserie Chicken to the rescue!
Not long ago I shared a crock pot recipe for Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken.
I love cooking a whole chicken in the crock pot. It tastes so good and makes dinner so much easier.
If you want you can make a crock pot rotisserie chicken so you can use the shredded chicken meat for this Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
If not you can use any leftover cooked chicken you have on hand to make this Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
If you are a meal planner you might already have a freezer bag or two full of cooked shredded chicken that you can turn into a new recipe like Crock Pot Hot Chicken Sandwiches.
These Crock Pot Hot Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches can be served on buns or would be delicious served over toast.
It reminds me of a warm chicken salad. These hot chicken sandwiches would be good for lunch, dinner or a special day when you are serving a crowd.
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How To Make Hot Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 cups diced, cooked chicken (I used my Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken)
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 cups diced onion
- 1 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Hamburger Buns
Directions
- Place all of the ingredients except one cup of the shredded cheese and the buns in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, mixing occasionally.
- Before serving sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top of the ingredients in the crock pot and cover.
- Serve over toast or on hamburger buns once the cheese has melted.
- Makes 8 servings.
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Crock Pot Hot Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 cups diced cooked chicken (I used my Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken)
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 cups diced onion
- 1 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 whole Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients except one cup of the shredded cheese and the buns in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, mixing occasionally.
- Before serving sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top of the ingredients in the crock pot and cover.
- Serve over toast or on hamburger buns once the cheese has melted.
- Makes 8 servings.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
Hey, Arlene! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Crock Pot Hot Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday!!!
https://lifewithlorelai.com/2017/07/27/home-matters-linky-party-146/
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai / Home Matters Linky Party
Arlene Mobley
Thank you so much!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
I saved this to try next month. Looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Veena Azmanov
OH Arlene now that I have the crockpot these are become a real treat. I love such easy recipes. CHeesy and easy are my two favorite.. Cant' wait to try this.
Arlene Mobley
Veena that is great! Crock pot recipes are so easy to make!
Shirley Wood
You had me at 'crockpot' then you added cheese! YUM! So glad you share with us at Merry Monday!
Arlene Mobley
Shirley thanks!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
I love using my crockpot, especially when I have to feed a crowd. This looks party perfect...and totally delicious too.
Arlene Mobley
Gloria my crock pot has saved many a dinners for me. It is a great appliance!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
If cheese is involved I'm front and center. This recipe would be ideal to feed a bunch of people. I'm thinking fall and after an active sports game outdoors. This would be great even for tailgating. All you need are buns and munchies. YUM!!
Arlene Mobley
Marisa
Thanks for stopping by! This recipe would be perfect for tailgating!