Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Moist shredded chicken, red peppers, and garlic join ripe tomatoes and pesto-flavored mayonnaise in these simple sandwiches that are perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

8 (6 ounce) chicken thighs
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pesto
6 (6 inch) hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, sliced

Directions

1 Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
2 Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
3 While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
4 Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
5 Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.