I am always looking for delicious dinners which are easy to make, and are from ingredients that I generally have in my fridge. This is especially true in the summer when I don’t necessarily want to heat the oven or grill. 

We love chicken recipes because they are easy and versatile. This Easy Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich definitely fits the bill for an easy summer dinner idea as it took only a few minutes of actual work, and the rest of the work is done by the slow cooker and mixer!

Easy Summer Chicken Breast Dinner Recipe

Easy Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Package Chicken Breasts
• 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
• 1 Cup BBQ Sauce
• Kale Salad Mix
• Hamburger Buns

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker
2. Top with garlic and soy sauce
3. Cook on Low for 8 Hours (or High for 4 hours)
4. Move the cooked chicken breasts to a mixer and mix for about 20 seconds, or until well shredded
5. Mix in the BBQ sauce by hand
6. Place 1/3 cup shredded chicken on a hamburger bun and top with kale slaw

Notes

If your family prefers different BBQ sauces, each person can mix their preferred sauce into their own serving of shredded chicken.

I had some kale coleslaw mix that I picked up at the store and it was the perfect topping for this easy shredded BBQ chicken sandwich. It added a nice crunch, and some yummy vegetables to the meal. Any coleslaw or kale salad would work well for a topping on this sandwich.

If you’re looking for ways to make this summer dinner idea different each meal, simply swap out the kale slaw for different toppings! Some options include cheeses, pickles, sauteed peppers, pickled onions, and avocado.

Brad approves of this shredded chicken sandwich as well, and has been added to the weekly dinner plan often. I love that he or I can easily add the chicken to the slow cooker before we leave for work and it is ready to quickly plate when we get home. Plus, the slow cooker gives us a nice warm meal without heating up the oven or grill.