Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches made with easy homemade caesar dressing, Parmesan Cheese and a buttery kaiser roll.

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar sandwich with just a few ingredients.

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches are another in the ever growing list of slow cooker sandwiches that are on the site. I know it seems like we’ve been barreling through these sort of quickly, but I have to say they are changing the way we eat here at home.

I’ve been in charge of lunch prep for my husband since we started dating over 10 years ago and I have always hated either having to be creative or having to resort to deli meat. Then when I was pregnant for the first time I learned about something called nitrates and nitrites. ?

So, after reading some horrible accompanying material about how they can be bad I started buying nitrate/nitrite free deli meats. But that still didn’t make lunches any more exciting. Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches made with easy homemade caesar dressing, Parmesan Cheese and a buttery hamburger bun.

Since jumping on the slow cooker sandwich train my husband (I don’t need to pack lunches for myself ?) has been infinitely happier. I’ve got 8 or 10 lists of the best sandwiches ever and I am working on as many as I possibly can through slow cookers. I’ve had a couple of hiccups along the way. A banh mi and a cuban version that didn’t make the cut (still working towards those), but aside from those we’ve all been thrilled with the new sandwiches.

These Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches are among the easiest on the list, but they’re so incredibly delicious. Since the filling is all mixed you can even pack it separately from your bread to avoid soggy bread.

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar sandwich ingredients

If you would like to use a homemade dressing instead of the bottled variety, this is my go to *EASY* Caesar Dressing:

Caesar Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Simply mix together the ingredients and let sit for about 15 minutes. If you’re making this recipe it would be even better for the flavor if you made it when  you put the chicken in the slow cooker and then let it sit in the fridge until the chicken was done cooking.
If you’re keeping track here are the other slow cooker sandwiches we’ve got so far:

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar sandwich with a bit more dressing.

Tools Used in the Making of These Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches:
Slow Cooker: Love this slow cooker and how programmable it is, it has been a workhorse for me… until…
My New Slow Cooker: This recipe was made in this slow cooker. For larger roasts I also brown the meat in the insert and not lose a bunch of the flavor by transferring the meat and leaving the browned bits behind. If you’re thinking of a new slow cooker, consider it if your budget is open.
Caesar Dressing: I’m a huge fan of this dressing, but it is refrigerated. So If you are looking for a shelf stable option I would recommend Ken’s but I always add a bit more Parmesan and a bit more black pepper when I use that one.

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches made with easy homemade caesar dressing, Parmesan Cheese and a buttery hamburger bun.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches made with easy homemade caesar dressing, Parmesan Cheese and a buttery hamburger bun.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 698 kcal
Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup caesar dressing
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 6 hoagie or Kaiser rolls

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.
  2. Place in the slow cooker skin side up.
  3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

  4. Remove from the slow cooker and take the skin and bones off the chicken.
  5. In a bowl add the chicken, the dressing and the cheese and mix.
  6. Serve on toasted rolls or hoagie bread.

Recipe Notes

If you would like to use a homemade dressing instead of the bottled variety, this is my go to *EASY* Caesar Dressing:

Caesar Dressing:

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Simply mix together the ingredients and let sit for about 15 minutes. If you're making this recipe it would be even better for the flavor if you made it when you put the chicken in the slow cooker and then let it sit in the fridge until the chicken was done cooking.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 698 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 1216mg53%
Potassium 258mg7%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 230IU5%
Calcium 232mg23%
Iron 12mg67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches are a breeze to make.
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches made in just a few minutes!
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches, perfect for your lunchbox.
Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches on a hamburger roll and with just a few minutes of prep.

About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

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  1. Possibly a silly question, but I must ask. Parmesan cheese: grated or shredded? Big difference in a recipe. I found out the hard way. : (

  2. I’m so excited to try this, I’m actually going to try this with a rotisserie chicken I bought and adding some spinach leave. I will come back with an update

  3. This is the most amazing recipe! We have it every month! I use Ken’s Steakhouse Creamy Caesar instead of making my own. Absolutely delicious and leftovers are just as yummy!
    My kids eat it on potato buns and I layer it on top of fresh spinach. Delicious!

    1. No need to add any liquid in the slow cooker while the chicken cooks. The fat from the skin will render down and allow the chicken to stay moist. Enjoy!

    1. You could definitely put this over a salad or even use lettuce as the “bun” for a low carb option. Enjoy!

  4. Can I just use boneless chicken breasts instead ? I don’t care for chicken thighs. How many would I use ?

    1. I hesitate to say yes because they tend to dry out very quickly in the slow cooker. My suggestion would be to at least use skin on as that will help keep it moist.

  5. QUESTION: Looks delicious. But can I use boneless skinless thighs and then I can skip the “take the bone and skin” off the chicken step? And perhaps use my electric fry pan instead of slow cooker???

  6. Great idea! I’ve been trying to use my slower cooker more often lately and this sounds like a great one to try!

  7. Your slow cooker sandwiches are always killer! And I’d much rather one of these than a regular deli sandwich. And I know that my husband, who’s a giant Caesar fan, will flip over these sandwiches!