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August 1, 2018

Slow Cooker Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

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Creamy slow cooked shredded chicken piled high on a bakery bun with pepper and pickle relish is pure Midwestern comfort food. Save this recipe for Slow Cooker Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches for all your festive fall gatherings.

shredded chicken sandwich on plate with celery

I didn’t actually realize that the shredded chicken sandwich is considered to be an Ohio tradition until recently. I have published a few recipes over the years that are specific to Cincinnati. And I love Ohio’s famous candy – the buckeye. So when I found out that shredded chicken sandwiches are considered to be an Ohio “thing” it made sense for me to come up with my own version of these yummy sandwiches.

open face shredded chicken sandwich

I started with a slow cooker because that makes the meat for these sandwiches easy to serve at a party – or even better – for tailgating. Most of the recipes for Ohio chicken sandwiches call for cream of chicken soup and Ritz crackers or stuffing mix. I decided to go a different direction. A little butter and chicken bouillon flavor the chicken while it’s cooking. And crushed potato chips and sour cream are stirred in at the end to thicken and provide a creamy base for the shredded chicken.

close up of shredded chicken with sour cream and potato chips

 

Tips for Slow Cooker Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches:

  • The chicken can be made a day ahead and then reheated before stirring in the sour cream and potato chips for serving.
  • The sandwiches can be served plain but I personally like topping them with a pepper and pickle relish like this one.
  • Make a large batch of these sandwiches for a crowd and provide a “bar” of condiments to serve with them – cheese slices, the relish I mentioned, sliced onion, dill pickles slices, mustard, regular and gluten-free buns, etc.
  • This is the brand of bouillon I use.
  • Chicken broth is not necessary to add when cooking chicken breasts in a slow cooker – slow cooking steams and brings out the juices of the chicken naturally.
  • The measurement of the potato chips is calculated after the chips have been crushed.
  • I use kitchen tongs like these to shred my chicken right in the pot of my slow cooker.

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shredded chicken sandwich on plate with celery
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Slow Cooker Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Creamy slow cooked shredded chicken piled high on a bakery bun with pepper and pickle relish is comfort food at its finest. Save this recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Sandwiches for all your fall and family gatherings.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 7 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 22 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 315kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup crushed kettle cooked potato chips
  • 1/3 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Place the chicken, butter, chicken base and salt in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW heat for 6 hours. Shred the chicken using two forks or kitchen tongs.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the crushed potato chips and sour cream. Heat the shredded chicken on low until warmed through.
  • Serve the chicken on bakery buns with pepper and pickle relish. 

Notes

The measurement of the potato chips is calculated AFTER the chips have been crushed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal

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  1. Danielle says

    August 01, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    What a great twist on shredded chicken. I like that it has sour cream on it. You can never have too much sour cream.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 06, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      I totally agree about sour cream. I add it to a lot of foods!

      Reply
  2. Danielle says

    August 01, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so simple and tasty! I also didn’t realize they originated in Ohio!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 06, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks Danielle

      Reply
  3. Catherine Brown says

    August 01, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    4 stars
    Oh my! Definitely an interesting combination. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before… but then I’ve never lived in Ohio. 🙂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 06, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      You can still try it 🙂 Bring a taste of Ohio to where you live!

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    August 01, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t know that this was an Ohio thing either! These sandwiches look wonderful. Such a great use of the slow cooker!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 06, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you Tara!

      Reply
  5. Jenni LeBaron says

    August 01, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of adding the crushed potato chips in. I bet it gives these sandwiches a fun texture and flavor!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 06, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you! I know lots of people who put potato chips on sandwiches – so it made sense to use them as an ingredient.

      Reply
  6. Carol ruff says

    August 06, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    I’m 55 and have lived in Ohio my whole life and never heard of this hmmmmm

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 10, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      I know right?! But I’ve had several sources back up the claim that shredded chicken sandwiches are an Ohio thing.

      Reply
      • Stella says

        October 24, 2018 at 6:27 am

        Yup Roots shredded chicken they are based in Fremont Ohio

        Reply
        • Karin Anne Pinto says

          January 31, 2019 at 12:55 pm

          yum Roots! I wish I could get it here in Indiana. My mom grew up in Fremont and we had ate Roots chicken sandwiches when I was a teen!

          Reply
          • foodtasticmom says

            January 31, 2019 at 2:14 pm

            You’ll have to try the recipe to satisfy your craving!

    • Kim says

      December 20, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      My husband is from Ohio and his sister made these all the time at family gatherings

      Reply
      • foodtasticmom says

        January 02, 2022 at 11:50 am

        They are good and can definitely serve a crowd.

        Reply
  7. Tom in Ohio says

    August 13, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    4 stars
    Definitely not traditional Ohio shredded chicken but it sounds pretty good and worth trying.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      August 24, 2018 at 11:16 am

      Right – I like putting my own spin on recipes. Let us know if you try it!

      Reply
    • Phillip says

      July 16, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Oh my Tom not sure where you grew up in Ohio but it is very definitely a truly Ohio dish. It is served at weddings, funerals, reunions and every restaurant in the area I grew up in.

      Reply
  8. Chela says

    July 03, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best shredded chicken I have ever made!!! Exactly how I like them to taste. No cream soup, no bread crumbs! So good!! So glad I stumbled upon your recipe!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 03, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      I love getting comments like this! Thanks so much for the taking the time to leave a positive review!

      Reply
  9. Rosey says

    January 18, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I didn’t know shredded chicken was an Ohio thing. My mom used to love them, and guess where we lived (Ohio). 🙂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 23, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      I didn’t know for a long time. I hope you try my recipe!

      Reply
  10. Linda says

    January 25, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    I lived in Ohio my whole life. The shredded chicken sandwich Is very popular. I moved to Colorado two years ago and found out very quickly that they don’t have the large cans of chicken out here. Plus have never heard of shredded chicken sandwiches. WHAT?!!!
    I am boiling chicken today to make the sandwiches. You do what you have to do to satisfy that craving! They are delicious.
    PS- They have also never heard of an elephant ear at the fair! They looked at me like I was crazy when I asked about them. I love Colorado but come on!! Lol!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 04, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      Your comment cracked me up Linda. Fresh chicken is better in these sandwiches anyway 🙂 But yeah, no elephant ears?? Come on!!

      Reply
  11. Joe mehling says

    September 14, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    Root’s was my favorite, with crushed Ritz crackers. I really liked the spice mixture whatever it is.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      September 21, 2020 at 7:40 am

      I’ve not tried the Roots version.

      Reply

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