Description
These Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches are a comforting classic, featuring tender shredded chicken in a creamy sauce topped with buttery Ritz crackers. A perfect dish for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Shredded Chicken Mixture:
- 2 pounds cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
For Serving:
- 6 sandwich buns or hamburger rolls
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and butter. Stir to combine and heat through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Once hot, stir in the crushed crackers and mix until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency—add more broth if needed. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Spoon the warm shredded chicken mixture onto sandwich buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- This sandwich is often served at family gatherings and potlucks in Ohio.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce or shredded cheese.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be used in wraps or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Midwestern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
