The filling for these Pioneer Woman Shredded Chicken Sandwiches is a creamy and delicious combination of shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and cheese. You can whip this up in about 10 minutes if you have some shredded chicken on hand. It’s great grilled, but it’s also great on a cold sandwich.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• These sandwiches can be made in under 30 minutes, and even less time if you use grilled or shredded chicken from leftovers.
• If your kids are picky eaters, this chicken sandwich is a great way to get them to eat a healthy breakfast or snack because it has all the macronutrients they need (bread, protein, fiber, and calcium from the cheese). You can hide some vegetables in this sandwich and they won’t even know it.
• What I like best about these sandwiches is that the chicken can be cooked and shredded ahead of time. Store the chopped vegetables in a separate, airtight container. The time required to create the sandwich is around 15 minutes.
• Use whatever you have on hand to make the sandwich.

Pioneer Woman Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Ingredients

• Chicken. I’ve used chicken breasts without the bones and skin, but boneless chicken thighs would work just as well.
• Mayonnaise. I used vegan mayonnaise in this dish. Garlic mayonnaise and egg mayonnaise are also acceptable substitutes. Greek yogurt may be used as a healthier alternative.
• Tomato Sauce. Include this substance at your own discretion. It’s the topping I like most on chicken sandwiches. For this dish, I used a spicy and sour variety of tomato sauce. It provides the filling with a sweet, sour, and spicy taste.
• Vegetables. The usage of onions and peppers has been made (green, yellow, and red). The veggies used are flexible. You may also throw in some maize that has been cooked.
• Flavoring.
• Sprinklings Of Salt, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning, And Hot Pepper Flakes. Do not use the red pepper flakes in the recipe if you are not a fan of spicy foods or if you are preparing them for children.
• Cheese. To make this, I’ve mixed cheddar and mozzarella. Any kind of cheese you like can be substituted. You could omit the mayo and have a creamy shredded chicken sandwich by spreading cream cheese on the bread instead.
• Cilantro. You may use basil or parsley leaves instead.
• Butter. Bread with butter adds a delicious flavor to sandwiches. Substitute oil or ghee instead (clarified butter).
• Bread. White bread, brown bread, or multi-grain bread are all acceptable alternatives. You may also make this sandwich on soft hamburger buns.

How Can I Make Chicken Sandwiches Healthier?

If you want a healthy version of this sandwich, try using Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise and cheese. Put some salad on the side and serve this chicken sandwich.

What Should You Do If The Shredded Chicken Is Too Dry?

If the chicken is overdone, it will be tough and tasteless. Simply rewetting the area will repair it. For this recipe’s shredded chicken sandwich filling, for instance, additional mayonnaise will help maintain the chicken’s moisture.

How To Make Pioneer Woman Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

For making shredded chicken

• In a saucepan with a deep bottom, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
• Add 1 tsp crushed black pepper, salt to taste, 1 chicken stock cube, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 1 bay leaf, and chicken breast.
• Cook it for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Place the chicken breast on a serving platter. Allow it to cool down a little.
• Do not discard the chicken breast cooking water. It contains every taste. Use it to prepare soups and curries.
• Using a fork, shred the food while it is still warm. Prepared chicken shreds.

Making the shredded chicken sandwich filling

• In a mixing bowl, combine chicken shreds with mayonnaise, tomato sauce, salt, bell peppers, onions, Italian seasoning, black pepper powder, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Making the sandwich

• Spread butter on a slice of bread.
• Spread equally with the prepared sandwich filling.
• Next, sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
• Cover it with another slice of bread. It can be prepared as a cold chicken sandwich.

Grilling the sandwich

• Apply butter on the top of the sandwich.
• Heat a grill pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
• Place the sandwich on the skillet (the buttered side facing towards the pan). Spread butter over the top. Cook it for one minute.
• Flip it and fry the second side to a crisp consistency.
• Place it on a platter.
• Serve this shredded chicken sandwich with your preferred condiment.

What To Serve With Shredded Chicken Sandwiches?

• Macaroni salad
• French fries
• Roasted potato wedges
• Chips
• Your favorite dip

How To Store Shredded Chicken sandwiches?

• In The Fridge. Use an airtight container to keep any leftover shredded chicken sandwich filling in the fridge for up to four days.
• In The Freezer. Allow your shredded chicken sandwiches to cool to room temperature if they are still hot, then store them in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrapping and freeze them for up to two months.
• To Make Ahead. Keep the chopped bell peppers fresh in the fridge by placing them in an airtight container. Can be used for 5 days without spoiling. After the chicken has cooled fully, shred it. Put it aside in a sealed container. It can be frozen. You can count on it for a whole month. Close the sandwiches with the shredded chicken and other toppings shortly before serving.
• To Reheat. Place the shredded chicken sandwiched on parchment paper on a baking sheet. The buns should be placed on a baking sheet. Sandwiches filled with shredded chicken should be cooked for 7–9 minutes.

Recipe Tips & Variations

• Create a cold chicken sandwich and serve. Avoid heating the sandwich in a grill. Sandwich preparation entails little more than stuffing bread with a chicken-mayonnaise mixture, slicing, and serving.
• You may give your sandwich a new twist by using a flavored mayonnaise, such as garlic mayo, tandoori mayo, or chipotle mayonnaise.
• You may vary the sandwich stuffing by using boiling corn or greens.
• Make it more nutritious. You may use multigrain bread and Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise and cheese, but the taste will shift.
• By toasting it, the sandwich acquires a satisfying crunch. Those who want their chicken sandwiches unheated should order them without toasting the bread.
• Make sure there is enough liquid while preparing the filling for the shredded chicken sandwiches. Dryness is not desirable. Additional mayonnaise may be added to maintain a moist filling, if necessary.
• Salting cautiously, as mayonnaise already contains salt. The sandwich filling should be tasted before being oversalted.
• To prepare food for later consumption.

Try More Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Cucumber Sandwiches
• Mini Cucumber Sandwich Bites

Pioneer Woman Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 368
• Total Fat 7.2g
• Saturated Fat 1.6g
• Cholesterol 73mg
• Sodium 1058mg
• Potassium 514mg
• Total Carbohydrate 51g
• Dietary Fiber 1.3g
• Sugars 28g
• Protein 25g
• Vitamin A 2.9%
• Vitamin C 2.4%
• Calcium 8.1%
• Iron 13%