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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked in BBQ sauce, topped with a tangy slaw, and served on a soft bun.


Ingredients

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

  • 11.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup bbq sauce divided
  • 3 tablespoons water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Slaw

  • 2 cups favorite slaw mix
  • 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt to taste

Other

  • 4 hamburger buns of choice
  • 1/4 cup bbq sauce or more to taste
  • pickles to taste

Instructions

  1. Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken – Mix seasonings, coat chicken, place in slow cooker, add bbq sauce and water, cook until tender, shred, mix with more sauce and vinegar.
  2. Slaw & Sandwiches – Prepare slaw, assemble sandwiches with slaw, shredded chicken, extra bbq sauce, and pickles.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is based on using Annie’s Original BBQ Sauce for the slow cooker pulled chicken.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  • Sugar: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Sodium: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Fat: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Saturated Fat: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Unsaturated Fat: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Trans Fat: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Carbohydrates: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Fiber: Varies based on BBQ sauce used
  • Protein: Varies based on chicken and BBQ sauce used
  • Cholesterol: Varies based on chicken used