Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

SLOW COOKER JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the butter in the bottom of the crockpot and arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer.
• Sprinkle the chicken with the taco seasoning and garlic powder.
• Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on top of the chicken to cover and then the sliced jalapenos.
• Cover with the lid and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 6 to 8 hours on LOW, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F.
• Add the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top, as well as additional jalapeno slices.
• Cover with the lid and continue to cook on HIGH for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Serve hot.

SLOW-COOKER JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In bottom of 6-quart slow cooker, place chopped onion; top with chicken breast. Season chicken with salt.
• Pour salsa verde and diced tomatoes on top of chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
• Shred chicken with 2 forks. Set slow cooker to lowest setting, and cover until ready to assemble sandwiches.
• In 1-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced bacon and bread crumbs, stirring 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside.
• In another 1-quart saucepan, heat Cheese Sauce ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
• On large buns, layer pulled chicken, cheese sauce, toasted bacon bread crumbs and pickled sliced jalapeño chiles.