TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Chicken thighs slow cooked in a crockpot with garlic and roasted red pepper, then shredded, make up the base for this yummy sandwich! Serve on focaccia bread which is spread with a mixture of mayonnaise and pesto and top with tomato slices. This is to die for! Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut into bite sized strips (from a jar)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons purchased pesto sauce
1 focaccia bread (10")
6 slices tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with garlic, roasted red pepper strips and salt.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours.
  • Just before serving, remove chicken from slow cooker and place on a large plate.
  • Shred chicken with two forks, return to slow cooker and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto and blend well.
  • Cut focaccia into 6 wedges and split each wedge in half.
  • Spread cut sides with mayonnaise mixture.
  • With slotted spoon, place about 1/3 cup of chicken mixture onto bottom half of foccacia wedge.
  • Top each with a tomato slice and top half of foccacia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 505.8, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 19.1

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