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Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Recipe

Easy and delish Crock Pot Pulled Chicken is a blank canvas for your family’s favorite dinner. Let your slow cooker do the heavy…

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(Shelly Jaronsky)

Fall is here and that means my crockpot has been getting a regular workout. It’s been all about cozy food lately.  Sweatpants food, if you will.  I’ve even been known to make candy in my crock pot.

I am certainly not one to judge you on your love of condensed soup, or cheesy rice casseroles. Because, frankly, I am right there with you! But that’s not all a crock pot can do! A slow cooker can be your best friend on the nights when you’re stuck running from pillar to post, or in my case, soccer practice to soccer practice to trombone practice.. well, you get the idea.

Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Picture
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Today I decided to introduce two of my favorite foods to each other.  Like Match.com, but for edibles. That should really be a thing, you know…

Anyway.

Today my crockpot got a workout and Jalapeno Poppers and Pulled Chicken had their first date: Jalapeno Popper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches.

It went swimmingly.

Crock pot pulled chicken is basically a blank canvas for brilliance. And if I do say so myself, this recipe is pretty darn brilliant.

Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Image
(Shelly Jaronsky)

This is a Spicy Pulled Chicken Recipe, with a cream cheese cheddar sauce, topped with butter toasted panko and jalapenos. It’s basically to-die for. Making the pulled chicken in the crock pot is super easy… and if you prefer a plain sandwich, or even BBQ, you can stop after the chicken is done and top it with your favorite sauce.

But if you want to take it the extra mile, this recipe is crazy delicious with just a few extra easy steps. I think you’ll especially like what the crispy panko topping does to add crunch and buttery over-the-topness to spicy cheesy sauce.

Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Pic
(Shelly Jaronsky)

And if you’re looking for sides? Don’t miss Erin’s Eggplant Fries Recipe and Jen’s Baked French Fries Recipe. With my sandwiches, you’re looking at one amazing meal.

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Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Recipe

Shelly Jaronsky
Easy and delish Crock Pot Pulled Chicken is a blank canvas for your family’s favorite dinner. Let your slow cooker do the heavy…
3.01 from 938 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 1 sandwich
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 2 cans – like Rotel
  • 2 tablespoons Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 2 cubes Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • jalapeños Jalapeño pickled or fresh, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place diced onion and minced garlic in crock pot. Place chicken on top. Open cans of tomato and pour that over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin salt and pepper over top. Put bouillon cubes in.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours.
  • Drain almost all of the juices and season more to taste, if necessary.
  • In a skillet melt butter. Add panko crumbs, stirring until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  • In small saucepan heat heavy cream until almost a boil, stirring constantly. Whisk in cream cheese, until melted. Then add the cheddar, stirring until smooth and combined.
  • Place chicken on a bun. Top with cheese sauce, crispy panko and sliced jalapeno.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 594mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Thighs, Comfort Food, Crock Pot, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Sandwiches, Slow Cooker
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