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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...
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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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