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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Published: Aug 26, 2015 · Modified: Jan 16, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

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    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    I'm rarely a fan of sandwiches, but these? I could eat them all day! My son actually declared it his new favorite meal. We were all hooked and actually didn't even end up with any leftovers. Even though I probably made enough for at least 6 people. None of us could stop eating. And the nice part is, these were extremely easy to make!! Only 3 ingredients in the slow cooker and a simple 6 ingredient slaw. You totally have time to impress your family by making this meal.

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    At some point I had apparently decided a huge 5 pound package of chicken breasts was a sensible purchase. The ending to that story is we've been eating a whole lot of chicken lately. But it's actually turned out to be a very good thing. I guess I love a challenge and I also hate boring food. Turning a boring chicken breast into a delicious meal can certainly be a challenge but I think I've found a new favorites and I hope you will all love them too!]

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Let's not forget to talk about the coleslaw here for a minute too. If you buy the little bags of pre shredded cabbage then this is just a total cinch to make. And with jalapeños and sweet corn it complements the smokey chicken perfectly.

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Top it all of with a little drizzle of BBQ sauce and a few crispy fried onions for the best sandwich you've had in a very long time (possibly ever?!). Give it a try and let me know if you agree!

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Sandwiches

    Jennifer Draper
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Servings 10 slider size sandwiches
    Calories 507 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • ¾ cup fresh salsa (the kind you get in the produce/deli area, or make your own recipe!)
    • 1 tablespoon southwest seasoning blend
    • 10 oz package angel hair shredded coleslaw
    • 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels thawed
    • 3 jalapeños diced (ribs and seeds removed)
    • ½ cup mayo
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro
    • 1 cup crispy fried onions
    • 10 slider buns
    • bbq to drizzle optional

    Instructions
     

    • Place chicken in slow cooker
    • Sprinkle with seasoning and top with salsa
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 or until chicken is cooked through
    • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with forks
    • Add as much juice as you like from the slow cooker to the chicken then discard any remaining
    • Return chicken to slow cooker to keep warm, if desired
    • Mix coleslaw by tossing cabbage, jalapeños, and corn in a bowl
    • Whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, and cilantro and toss into cabbage mixture, coating evenly
    • Refrigerate until ready to serve (can be made the night before)
    • Serve chicken on slider buns topped with coleslaw, crispy onions and bbq sauce or as desired

    Nutrition

    Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 28.2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2.4mg
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    1. Jaime says

      September 13, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      I've made this three or four times, and my family, even little ones, always loves it. Thanks for a simple,tasty recipe.

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      • Jennifer says

        September 13, 2016 at 9:13 pm

        That's awesome Jamie! Love hearing when even the little ones will eat something, because we all know that's no easy task :).

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