Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 sandwich buns
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a smooth paste.
- Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add shredded chicken and mix until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- Let the mixture simmer gently for 3–4 minutes to heat through.
- Spoon the creamy chicken mixture onto sandwich buns.
- Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Toast the buns lightly for added texture.
- Store the filling separately from buns for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen the sauce.
- Freezing is possible, though sauce texture may slightly change after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg