Some nights you just need an easy dinner that practically cooks itself, and that’s exactly why this Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken recipe is a favorite busy night dinner in my kitchen.

The chicken cooks low and slow in a rich, tangy balsamic flavor that is perfect for sandwiches. I love piling it onto toasted ciabatta with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and roasted garlic mayo. It’s the kind of sandwich recipe that I truly look forward to having for dinner.

If you’re into bold chicken sandwiches like this one, you should also try my crispy Easy Cajun Fried Chicken Sandwiches or my melty Easy Monterey Chicken for another satisfying easy chicken recipe. And if you love those chicken recipes, then try this Hot Pressed Chicken Caprese Wraps for another easy dinner that always disappears fast.

And if you’re short on time, you can even make this slow cooker chicken recipe in the Instant Pot.

This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite places to go eat when we go out of town, La Madeleine.  We don’t have one where I live, so La Madeleine, if you’re listening, I’m going to need you to come to my town!  This recipe is my take on my favorite sandwich over there, the Chicken Parisian sandwich, made with balsamic chicken.

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Here are a few important notes about these Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches:

•  First up, I like to use ciabatta bread I find in the grocery bakery section.  Bakery kaiser buns or a softer baguette would also work too.
• Second, I like to add a little roasted garlic mayo to mine to give it that extra something.
• Last, I like to cook my chicken in the crockpot to make this super easy for any week night!

Tips for making this Balsamic Chicken even faster:

• Use the Instant Pot directions.  It takes about 15 minutes to come to pressure, cooks for 20 minutes, and I let it naturally release for about 5 or 10 minutes. You can even use frozen chicken breasts. Set the instant pot to manual for 25 minutes.
• Roast the garlic quicker by chopping it, placing it in an oven-safe bowl with 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil and roast at 400 for 10 minutes.
• Leftover chicken?  Make Balsamic Chicken Wraps!

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches

Yield: 6 servings

These Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches are piled onto toasted ciabatta with bacon, cheddar, and roasted garlic mayo for a bold, tangy, flavor-packed bite.

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Ingredients

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken:

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• 2 boneless chicken breasts ( can be frozen-see recipe)
• 1 3/4 tsp creole seasoning or seasoned salt
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp Italian dressing
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Roasted Garlic Mayo:

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• 1 head garlic
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayo

Sandwiches:

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• 4-6 slices bacon, cooked
• 1 roma tomato, sliced
• Romaine lettuce
• 4 slices cheddar
• 4 ciabatta rolls or kaiser rolls, sliced in half

Instructions

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken:

1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
2. Season with 3/4 tsp creole seasoning.
3. In a small bowl, mix balsamic, Italian dressing, 1 tsp creole seasoning, garlic, and brown sugar. Pour this over the chicken breasts.
4. Cook on high for 4 hours.
5. You can also use frozen chicken breasts and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
6. Once chicken is done, shred it with two forks and let set in sauce until ready to serve.
   Instant Pot: Prepare the same way and add to instant pot. Cook for 20 minutes if using fresh chicken breasts and 25 minutes if using frozen.

Roasted Garlic Mayo:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut top off of head of garlic. Place on sheet of foil. Drizzle garlic with olive oil. Wrap in foil. Place in pan and roast in oven for 45 min. (SEE BELOW FOR SHORTCUT)
3. Remove from oven and allow garlic to cool a minute. Squeeze garlic out into a bowl. Mix in 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayo.
   If you are short on time, you can chop all the garlic, add it to a small oven safe dish. Add 2 to 3 tbsp of olive oil and roast garlic at 400 for 10 minutes.

For Sandwiches:

1. Broil ciabatta or kaiser roll slices, cut side up, for a few minutes until golden brown.
2. Spread each slice with a little mayo.
3. Top bottom slice with chicken, bacon, cheddar slice, and tomato. Broil 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Top with romaine and top bun. Repeat with other sandwiches.

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