Slow Cooker Tuscan-Style Chicken Sandwiches

Can't make it to a villa this year? Eat like you're at one with this pesto-bell pepper-tomato-chicken combo on slices of chewy focaccia bread.

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ingredients 8
Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 7 hr 20 min

Ingredients

1 1/4: lb. (about 6) boneless skinless chicken thighs

2: garlic cloves, minced

1/2: cup roasted red bell pepper (from a jar), cut into bite-sized strips

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/4: cup mayonnaise

3: tablespoons purchased pesto

1: (10-inch) focaccia (Italian flat bread)

6: slices tomato

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Directions

1 Place chicken thighs in 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic, roasted pepper strips and salt.
2 Cover; cook on Low setting for 6 to 7 hours.
3 Just before serving, remove chicken from slow cooker; place on large plate. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and mix well.
4 In small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto; blend well. Cut focaccia into 6 wedges; split each in half. Spread cut sides with mayonnaise mixture. With slotted spoon, place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto bottom half of each focaccia wedge. Top each with tomato slice and top half of focaccia.

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Focaccia is a flat, round Italian bread with a dense texture that slices perfectly for sandwiches. Look for focaccia in the grocery store's bakery or deli, or stop by an Italian bakery.

Freeze any remaining pesto to use on pasta or crostini, or to add a flavor-boost to sauce, soups, eggs and rice. Drop pesto in 1- to 2-tablespoon portions onto a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet; freeze until firm. Transfer the frozen pesto portions to a food storage freezre bag. Remove only what you need, then return the resealed bag to the freezer.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 460
Calories from Fat: 225),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 25g; 25%
(Saturated Fat 5g, 5% ),
Cholesterol: 65mg; 65%;
Sodium: 920mg; 920%;
Total Carbohydrate: 33g; 33%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 2g 2% ),
Protein: 26g; 26%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 18%;
Vitamin C: 18%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 22%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 3 Lean Meat; 3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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ClarissaJ

report Posted Aug. 9, 2012 8:29 PM

This recipe is excellent! I used chicken breast instead of thighs & garlic powder instead of cloves. I also sprinkled on onion powder, cayenne pepper & a bit of Italian seasoning. I toasted the bread in the oven at 350 degrees for 6 or 7 minutes. The pesto spread is delicious & gives this dish lots of flavor. Will definitely be making this dish again and maybe add some artichoke next time. Loved it! 5 Stars!