This Chicken Alfredo Sandwich recipe is simple, easy, and delicious. One of my favorite sandwiches! It’s a quick and easy crockpot meal the entire family will love, and it’s perfect for game day too. Pulled chicken topped with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan. Perfection!
What’s in this Alfredo Chicken Sandwich?
I just love chicken Alfredo in all forms, which is why a pulled chicken sandwich seemed like a no-brainer. Skip the pasta, just use that creamy sauce, go heavy on the chicken, and pile up those sandwiches!
- Chicken: I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thighs will also work.
- Alfredo Sauce: Use your favorite brand, or try my homemade recipe!
- Fresh Basil: Adds a pop of color and a fresh herbal flavor.
- Onion: Adds a sweet and earthy flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Adds an earthy flavor and a pungent aroma.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Add a rich umami flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds saltiness and amps up the cheesy flavor.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhances the natural flavor of the chicken.
- Hamburger Buns: You’ll need some hefty buns to hold these sandwiches together.
Pro Tip: If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, make sure to drain and rinse them thoroughly!
Variations on Pulled Chicken Alfredo
You can change up the taste of these chicken Alfredo sandwiches by swapping out the Parmesan for Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese. For a spicier take on chicken Alfredo, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
Oh, man. I love chicken Alfredo every which way, but this sandwich is climbing the ranks for my favorite!
There is no difference! Shredding and pulling are interchangeable terms for the same thing.
You sure can! So long as the chicken has been properly stored in the refrigerator, you can enjoy it cold, almost like a chicken salad sandwich.
If you cook the chicken for too long, it will turn out tough or rubbery. Make sure to cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover chicken alfredo sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 30-second increments in the microwave until warmed through. I recommend storing the meat and the buns separately to avoid soggy sandwiches. I do not recommend freezing these sandwiches.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these creamy sandwiches with a tasty Olive Garden salad and a side of lemon Parmesan broccoli or grilled asparagus. Or, skip the buns and serve the chicken over some homemade pasta. Yum!
Chicken Alfredo Sandwich (Crockpot Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5-6 breasts)
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes drained and rinsed if packed in oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except the chicken in a slow cooker and stir to combine.1½ cups Alfredo sauce, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add in the chicken and coat with the sauce.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to fully shred.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and coat in the sauce.
- To assemble the sandwiches, top with more sun dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and spinach.6 hamburger buns
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
Nutrition Information
More Chicken Alfredo Recipes We Love
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- Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
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- Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups
- Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake
- Southwest Chicken Alfredo
Can you use frozen chicken breast or would you recommend thawed (not sure how the liquid balances out)?! Cant wait to try this! Thank you
I would thaw beforehand!
Can you make this recipe (chicken alfredo) in the instapot?
Of course! I would just change the cook time accordingly!
Great recipe!
Thanks Robert, means a lot!
Nice recipe, can’t wait to taste it.
I am having mass company staying at my house this coming week for the 4th of July. I swear it feels like I’m running a B&B! Anyway, needless to say, I gotta feed them, and this looks perfect! I can double this recipe, no problem, and dinner is served. HUGE wow factor in this recipe, and little work. Love it!
It looks good! I feel myself like I am hungry, while I am actually not.
My husband is a huge Alfredo fan, so he would love these. They look amazing!
What a great idea, these sound luscious!
You had me at chicken alfredo and then you said slow cooker, so basically this is the best weeknight dinner ever! Love those sun dried tomatoes added in!