This is really more of a dinner idea than a recipe, but when I saw it in Everyday Foods a few years ago I thought it was a great idea and I’ve been making it on busy nights ever since. The original recipe used leftover chicken from Thyme-Roasted Chicken, but I often buy a roast chicken from Sam’s Club or Costco. I use most of the breast meat to make BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and then use the skin, bones and dark meat to make quick homemade Chicken Noodle Soup another night.
Ingredients
- 2 roasted chicken breasts, shredded
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (KC Masterpiece is my favorite)
- 4 hamburger buns or rolls, toasted
Directions
- Place shredded meat and sauce in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated, 4 to 5 minutes. (Usually I just microwave the meat and sauce in a microwave safe dish until heated.) Add more barbecue sauce if needed. Serve on split, toasted hamburger buns or rolls.
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I make something like this for my hubby really often – its quick and keeps him sane.
Oh your recipe couldnt come at a better time! Mom and I bought some roasted chicken last night and we're struggling to finish it!
Sounds yum atop some crisp corn thins (since I can't have bread)
Simple n yummy sandwich..nice presentation…
WOW! This is yummy! can I have a bite!!
Thats a great idea! My quick go to dinner is a French Dip but I'll throw this in the rotation!
Your pictures are terrific. Give me your hint and tips!
Sounds like something my family would gobble up. If you love that bbq sauce… have I got one for you! Remind me to bring you a bottle next time I see you. It's amazing!
I love quick meals like this. So simple you just get to sit back and enjoy it
I love using rotisserie's for fast meals! I use them in Mexican, Hawaiian haystacks, etc. Thanks for another great idea!
KC Masterpiece is my fav sauce too! Yummy, easy and quick!
Great idea for a quick dinner.
Mimi
The perfect quickie weeknight dinner. Wonderful!
Delicious! BBQ Sandwiches are always such a big hit and they're so easy!
Looks delicious and easy to make for busy days!
Thanks for the recipe.
Cheers
Barbara…love the simplicity of this sandwiches, will keep in mind next time we have leftover
So simple but so delicious. Just look at the oozing sauce! This is perfect for a busy weeknight but also for a picnic. Thanks for the inspiration.
An easy and at the same time, so tasty meal – ideal sandwich for hectic days
Have a great week,
Gera
Simple and delicious. You had me at BBQ.
Sooooo simple and delicious…
So clever mum! I like how you got two entirely different meals out of the one item!
xxx
I love quick and easy dinners like this!
Yum! Quick and easy, just as I like.
I love a simple and a good BBQ is never turned away at my house. Delicious!
Great quick and simple recipe. The BF makes something similar with pork.
I'm always wondering what to do with leftover chicken…this looks like the perfect answer! Thanks for sharing, Barbara!
I love how you styled the photo! We buy a rotisserie chicken almost every week and my husband always has a sandwich with BBQ sauce.
A favorite of ours! I love ideas for dinners like this. My family sure doesn't help when it comes to giving ideas for what to make! Thanks!
Thanks for bringing to my attention what I could do with a chicken that would be easy, fast and delicious!
Aren't Costco chicken the best! I know I can always whip up a good, tasy meal when I have one in the fridge. Love this quick and easy sandwich
This looks nice and juicy, and easy
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Ohhhh I haven't had these in a long time, it's well overdue! Sounds yummy!
Nice quickie meal, Barbara! I bought a broiled chicken today, in fact.
oh i love this idea! so delish!
Looks hearty and DELICIOUS!
I like to make these too…it's just so easy to throw together and it tastes great!
What a great idea! It would work wonderfully with leftover roasted chicken of any kind as well. Will have to remember that next time I roast one! KC Masterpiece is one of my fav's as well (I'm from Kansas City, so maybe that's why I'm partial to it).
This is an EXCELLENT idea! I'm claiming it, too!