How to Make Old-Fashioned Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

There are few more soothing comfort foods than old-fashioned shredded chicken sandwiches. This type of sandwich consists of shredded chicken cooked in a creamy sauce and served on a toasted bun. Perhaps the best part is that these sandwiches are almost as easy to make as they are to eat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 lb. whole chicken (or 4 whole chicken breasts)
• 2 cans condensed cream soup (cream of celery, mushroom, chicken or anything else you like)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 6 hamburger buns, split

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1. Place the chicken in a large pot and cover it with water. Add salt and pepper. Boil the chicken until it falls apart. This should take an hour or more. You can flavor the water by adding a few celery stalks or some sliced carrots or onions.

2. Drain the chicken, reserving 1/2 cup of the broth. Save the rest of the broth for any recipes calling for chicken stock. Let the chicken cool.

3. Pull the skin off the chicken and remove the meat from the bones. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat.

4. Put the chicken in a saucepan or a crockpot with the reserved broth and the condensed soup. Add additional liquid as necessary if you plan to heat it in the crockpot for a long period. Stir until thoroughly blended. Heat the chicken mixture gently until it's bubbly and warm. Add additional salt and pepper or other seasonings to taste.

5. Toast the hamburger buns and arrange them on serving plates. Spoon the chicken mixture over the top of each bun. You can sprinkle a little parsley or paprika on top to add a little color. This recipe should serve 6 people with 2 open-faced sandwiches per person.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to add some extra crunch, stir in a half cup of crushed potato chips or crackers before you spoon the mixture over the hamburger buns.
• If you're in a hurry, you can substitute a pre-cooked chicken. You also can use canned chicken. Four 6-ounce cans should replicate this recipe.