Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise

Moist shredded chicken, red peppers, and garlic join ripe tomatoes and pesto-flavored mayonnaise in these simple sandwiches that are perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 690 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.

Step 2

Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.

Step 5

Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.