Pulled Chicken Recipe Slow Cooker
Classic BBQ Pulled Chicken
Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions:
Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Pour sauce over chicken and cover slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once chicken is cooked, shred using two forks. Serve on buns with extra BBQ sauce, if desired.
Pulled Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Instructions:
Season chicken thighs with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place in slow cooker.
Top chicken with diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once chicken is cooked, shred using two forks. Serve on warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
Pulled Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, mix together Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Pour sauce over chicken and cover slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once chicken is cooked, shred using two forks. Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Pulled Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
8 flour tortillas
Instructions:
Season chicken thighs with taco seasoning. Place in slow cooker.
Top chicken with diced tomatoes and green chilies and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once chicken is cooked, shred using two forks. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with shredded chicken and another tortilla.
Cook until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown, flipping once. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken.
Conclusion
Pulled chicken is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a slow cooker, you can easily cook and shred chicken for use in classic BBQ, tacos, Alfredo, and quesadillas. These recipes are easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Give them a try and discover the many ways you can enjoy pulled chicken.
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