Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

 

I love jalapeno poppers, so yes I will be making this recipe!

What about you? This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients for pulled chicken:

1/2c chopped onion

2lb chicken breast

1/4tsp salt

1/2c salsa verde

1 10.5oz can diced tomatoes, undrained

Toasted bacon bread crumbs:

2T butter

3 slices diced cooked bacon

2/3c progresso plain bread crumbs

Cheese sauce:

2T butter

1c shredded cheddar cheese

1/4c milk

Buns and topping:

4-5 large buns

1/2c pickled sliced jalapeno chilies

Instructions:

Place chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker,

top with chicken breast, season with salt.

Pour salsa verde and diced tomatoes on top of chicken,

cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

Shred chicken, set the slow cooker to warm and cover until

ready to assemble sandwiches.

In a saucepan melt 2T butter over medium high heat,

add diced bacon and bread crumbs, stirring 2-3 minutes until

lightly toasted, set aside.

In another saucepan heat cheese sauce ingredients over

medium low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

On large buns, layer pulled chicken, cheese sauce, toasted

bacon and bread crumbs and pickled sliced jalapeno chilies.