The other day I was lamenting the fact that I was feeling so uninspired to create new recipe for the blog. You know, just drowning away my sorrow in a bowl of Kraft mac and cheese. I’m busy. Reeaaal busy. And when I get home from a long day of concentrating on aromatic five-membered ring heterocycles and the formation of glycosides (don’t ask me, I don’t even know), the last thing I want to do is spend a few hours in our teeny-tiny kitchen in our college apartment. I swear, that kitchen can only fit 1.279 people in it.
But then, an idea! Crockpots. I ordered a great and inexpensive one ($35!!) a few weeks ago. Yesss, that’ll do. Throw things into it before I leave at 7:45 a.m and come back to a delicious smelling house with the food already made and ready for its photo shoot. And let me tell ya, friends, these Skinny Crockpot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches didn’t disappoint!
Imagine this scenario: a tired girl with a mushy brain gets back home and trudges up the stairs to her apartment. She pauses at the door and fiddles with her key. The door opens. Her nosebuds open (tastebuds for your noes, duh) too. REJOICE! She rushes to put together a sandwich and bingo! A healthy and delicious lunch that makes up for the fact that she has replaced the gym with pie and Netflix. She’s in heaven and everything is right in the world. The end.
But let’s back up a bit and talk about how easy and yumeriffic these are. This quick and no-fuss recipe if perfect for those times when you really are just not in the mood/too busy to cook. You literally just throw things into the crockpot, turn it on, then go about your merry way for a few hours. A little while later, you use two forks to easily tear apart the meat and toss in the rest of the ingredients and serve. The pulled chicken has so much flavor and is wonderful on everything! We first tried it on whole wheat hamburger buns (yum), and the next night we served them on toasted baguette bread (yum x infinity). Also delicious? On a salad or, if you’re like me, straight out of the pot!
Not only is this recipe convenient, but it’s also waistline-friendly. Packed with protein and made with light dressing, it’s the perfect meal to add some tasty parmesan flavor to otherwise boring chicken breasts without all the fat and calories that normal burgers and sandwiches contain. And you know what that means, more room for pie!
Adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Disclaimer: this post contains an affiliate link to the Crockpot I use and love!
Dude, this looks delicious- and praise the cheapo crockpots- Mine is $15 from Kmart and epic.
Legit hunting down Caesar dressing..I need to make this.
I love the idea of this, yum!
Ahhhhh I love crockpots and I was actually just thinking the other day about how I haven’t used mine in awhile! This looks too simple and too delicious to be true. Making it, pinning it
With how lazy I can be in the kitchen, you’d think I would have invited in a crock pot years ago. Not so. It’s been on my list of things to buy foreverrrrr, but I keep overlooking it, add this recipe to 2548 Reasons Why Amanda Needs A Crock Pot. They look delicious, lady
OMG I am drooling because caesar salads are my favorite flavor ever!! AHH! I can’t imagine how much of a relief it is to come home after such a hectic day and already have dinner ready.
YUM! I love easy recipes like this, totally making this!
One day, I’m going to visit you in Cali and you’re going to cook for me for a week.
Does that sound good?
Good. 😉
I love crockpot meals and this one looks delicious! I’ve been looking for more ideas because I usually make the same old things with my crockpot and it’s getting boring. This makes me want to dig it out again though
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I seriously need more Crockpot recipes. I bought mine thinking that it was going to change my life, and I’ve only used it twice. Womp womp. This looks great though and I do believe I’ll be trying it! I’m going to alter it a bit and see if I can make chicken salad too!
Girl…these look DELISH! I love the bun you used, mmm I can just taste it now!
Seriously, I hope that Everyday with Rachael Ray or someone at the Food Network Channel discovers your blog because these recipes and pictures are too good not to be shared 😀
This looks AWESOME. And so easy to make once I start my busy job. I love shredded crockpot chicken and this is a nice creative take on it
As usual the photos make me drool!
Hehehe, loving the term nose buds!! I am going to start using that — how frickin’ accurate is that?! My nose buds have been going cray cray these last few days because of my juice cleanse… everything cooked smells beyond delicious. Namely: my roommate’s yummy baked sweet potato that filled our apartment with a looovely aroma last night that is still lingering. Oh, PS: my kitchen only holds about 1.45 people, so I totally feel ya on that. And your food photos are drool worthy as always!
I love crockpot meals! I’ve never made shredded chicken in the crockpot, which is strange because I throw whole chicken breasts in to make soups all the time. Not sure why I never thought about it for something like this. Great recipe!
You always put up the best recipes!! Keep em’ comin!
Ceasar dressing is my all time favorite! I never thought to use it while cooking chicken, and in a crockpot? Forget it. Can’t wait to try this!
This looks amazing! I love your photos! Haha I feel like I say the same thing every time I see one of your recipes because they always look fabulous!
Woman! You make the best recipes! Want this for dinner so baaaad.
Crockpots are a savior when it comes to those lazy days! I love chicken caesar and sandwiches. Peeeeeeeerfection. <3
Cute! I love crockpot dishes
While I’m not a chicken eater, those do look like they’d be delicious!
4 words >> I need a crockpot! That’s all I really have to say.. oh wait I lie. Can’t forget to tell you how delicious they look
This looks delicious! my crockpot always saves me. I use it a lot in the summer too to avoid heating up the entire apartment.
I feel you on not wanting to cook most days. After work I just want to workout then sit my booty on the couch. That’s why I am a big fan of meal prep on sundays
Any recommendations on how to cook chicken like this without a crockpot? I tend to get stuck having the same meals and would really like to use this to switch everything up!
Hmmm you could try cooking it over a low heat in a normal pot for a long time with water! You’d have to monitor it more closely than with a crockpot though.
YUMMMMM….I should really never read your blog when I am already hungry
I made this recipe the day I got it, OMG!!! This was so tasty and everyone loved it. This is definitely a keeper. In fact later in the evening I was hungry again and put some on salad mix, oh so good.
SO glad you guys liked it and that it turned out yummy for you! Love the chicken on so many different things. This comment totally made my day, by the way. I read it while waiting to take my physics midterm and made me go into my test with a smile ;). Thanks, lovely!
Hey Christine, I just made this again, but I tweaked it and used buffalo sauce and a bit of blue cheese and put in a salad. This was a hit! Please try this and tell me what you think.