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Tuscan Chicken Sammies

Tuscan flavored shredded chicken served with shredded mozzarella on a warm rolls or flatbread. Can easily be prepped and wrapped in foil for on the go.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Sandwiches

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker or Crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken breast or thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1-2 tsp Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1 cup Spinach must use fresh, not frozen
  • 8 Greek Flatbread or Rolls
  • Shredded mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray Instant pot with oil. Place about 2 pounds of chicken breast inside. I often use frozen.
  • **IF you are using thawed chicken add ¼ cup water in with the chicken.
  • Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and salt over the chicken.
  • Put on the lid, close the valve. If chicken is frozen, set the manual time for 15 minutes. If the chicken is thawed, set the manual time for 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, slice the pepper and sauté in a fry pan with a little oil. Cook and stir till the slices of pepper are crisp-tender. Set aside to add later.
  • When the time is done, open the valve to release the steam. Let it sit for 5 minutes after the steam has all released.
  • Pull the chicken out onto a cutting board. Use two large forks to pull apart and shred. Put it back into the pot with liquid. Add the peppers and fresh spinach. Stir all together and let sit for a few minutes to let the spinach soften and steam a bit.
  • Warm the flatbread or rolls in the oven at 350° for 4-5 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon or tongs to serve up the shredded chicken onto the bread. Let the liquid drip off before you place on the bread. Sprinkle some shredded mozzarella on top before serving.

Notes

Crockpot - Place the first 6 ingredients into the crockpot. If the chicken is frozen cook on high for 5 hours. If the chicken is thawed, add 1/4 cup water, and cook on high for 4 hours. After it cooks, shred the chicken. Add the spinach and serve on warm flatbread or rolls with shredded cheese. 
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