Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

By srumbel

Ingredients

• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 slices mozzarella cheese
• 12 buns or rolls
• additional Parmesan cheese to garnish, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oregano, basil and bay leaves to slow cooker.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and nestle into sauce. Cook on HIGH 4 hours or on LOW 6 hours

Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine with sauce.

Toast buns and then top the bottom slice with the chicken mixture and a slice of cheese. Heat under broiler until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese.

Top with other half of bun and serve.

Serves: 12 sandwiches