Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise

Name: Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Ingredients: 8 (6 ounce) chicken thighs; 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped; 3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon pesto; 6 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise; 2 large tomatoes, sliced

5.0

(1)

1 Review

2 Photos

Chicken thighs are slow cooked with red bell pepper and garlic, then shredded and served with pesto mayonnaise on a hoagie roll.

Recipe by Jennifer Uhrlaub

Published on November 4, 2006

2

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 sandwiches

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

8 (6 ounce) chicken thighs
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pesto
6 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, sliced

Directions

Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.

Cook's Note:

You can use fresh or frozen, thawed chicken thighs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

690	Calories
35g	Fat
45g	Carbs
46g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 690
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 144mg	48%
Sodium 866mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 46g
Vitamin C 39mg	196%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 537mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.