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Shredded Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Ritz Cracker Spread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Shredded Chicken Sandwich recipe offers a creamy, savory filling made with tender shredded chicken, creamy condensed soup, and crunchy Ritz crackers for the perfect texture. Quick and versatile, it can be prepared using an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop, making it ideal for a comforting lunch or dinner. Serve piled high on buns for a hot, juicy, and flavorful sandwich.

Ingredients

Chicken and Soup Base

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Seasonings and Thickeners

  • 1 sleeve crushed Ritz butter crackers (about 1-1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Instant Pot: Place chicken breasts, chicken stock, and condensed cream of chicken soup into the Instant Pot. Seal the lid and ensure the vent is set to ‘sealed’ position. Set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  2. Release Pressure and Shred: After cooking, manually release the pressure. Remove the chicken and shred it using forks. Leave the cooking juices in the pot.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Return shredded chicken to the pot, stir in crushed Ritz crackers, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and adjust kosher salt to taste.
  4. Set Mixture: Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes to thicken. Adjust consistency by adding more crushed crackers if too thin or chicken stock if too thick.
  5. Serve: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken mixture onto buns and serve hot and juicy.
  6. Slow Cooker Option: Place chicken breasts, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and condensed soup in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours. Shred chicken, return to slow cooker, stir in crackers and seasonings, cover and cook another 30 minutes. Adjust thickness as needed.
  7. Stovetop Option: In a large skillet or pot, combine condensed soup, 1 cup chicken stock, and seasonings over medium-high heat. Add 2.5-3 pounds pre-shredded or rotisserie chicken. Warm through, then stir in crushed crackers. Adjust thickness with crackers or stock as necessary.

Notes

  • You can adjust the thickness of the filling by varying the amount of crushed crackers or chicken stock.
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly for quicker stovetop preparation.
  • Serve on your choice of buns or rolls for an easy, crowd-pleasing sandwich.
  • This recipe is highly adaptable for Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop based on your preferred cooking method.
  • Kosher salt should be added last to adjust seasoning according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/shredded-chicken-sandwich-with-creamy-ritz-cracker-spread-recipe/