Description

This Shredded Chicken Sandwich recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked in a creamy Ritz cracker spread, providing a rich and comforting filling perfect for sandwiches. Prepared in an Instant Pot for quick and easy cooking, the mixture is seasoned with dried parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper, then thickened with crushed Ritz crackers to create a luscious texture that clings to the chicken. Perfect for casual meals or gatherings, these sandwiches deliver flavorful satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken stock
1 sleeve crushed Ritz butter crackers (about 1-1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt (to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare Instant Pot: Place chicken breasts, chicken stock, and condensed cream of chicken soup into the Instant Pot. Seal the lid and ensure the vent is set to the ‘sealed’ position.
Cook under Pressure: Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes to cook the chicken thoroughly and infuse flavors.
Release Pressure and Shred: Carefully perform a manual pressure release, then remove the chicken breasts. Using forks, shred the chicken finely, leaving the flavorful cooking juices in the pot.
Combine Ingredients: Return the shredded chicken into the pot with the cooking juices. Stir in the crushed Ritz crackers, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt to taste to create a creamy mixture.
Let Mixture Set: Allow the mixture to rest for 20 minutes so it thickens as the crackers absorb the liquid. Adjust consistency by adding more crushed crackers if too watery or chicken stock if too thick.
Serve: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken mixture onto burger buns and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Slow Cooker Option: For variation, place chicken breasts, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and condensed soup in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours. Shred the chicken, return to the slow cooker, stir in crackers and seasonings, cover and cook for another 30 minutes. Adjust thickness if necessary.
Stovetop Option: Another method uses a large skillet or pot: combine condensed soup, 1 cup chicken stock, and seasonings over medium-high heat. Add 2.5-3 pounds pre-shredded or rotisserie chicken. Warm through then stir in crushed crackers. Adjust thickness by adding crackers or stock as needed.

Notes

Adjust salt carefully because condensed soup can be salty.
Letting the mixture rest is essential for ideal thickness and texture.
Crushed Ritz crackers add buttery flavor and help thicken the mixture naturally.
Use fresh or freshly ground black pepper for best aroma and flavor.
This recipe yields about 10 hearty sandwiches, perfect for a family meal or party.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock for a dairy-free alternative if needed.