Cherry Chipotle Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

If you like the combination of sweet and smoky you'll love these easy to make Slow Cooker Pulled (Cherry Chipotle) Sandwiches.

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If you like a slow cooker chicken meal, be sure to also try my family's favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Wraps.

Besides this pulled chicken being tasty, a big reason to love this recipe is that it is both easy to prepare and easy to reheat!

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Lots of pulled pork and pulled chicken recipes call for soda. The thing is I'm using cherry flavored soda. The slight cherry flavor pairs great with the chipotle BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Complete ingredient list with amounts, check the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Boneless Chicken Breast
• Cherry Soda
• Spices - Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
• Chipotle Flavored BBQ Sauce

Instructions

Complete cooking instructions located in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Season the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder and place in slow cooker.

Add a cup of the cherry soda and cook in the crockpot. My crockpot runs hot so I only needed four hours. Most probably will go 6 hours.

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Shred the chicken.

How to shred chicken: There are several methods to shred chicken. For me, the easiest is to just use two forks. Other options are to use meat claws or a hand mixer.

If there are any unsavory bits floating around in the slow cooker, use a slotted spoon to remove.

Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and stir in the BBQ sauce.

Replace the cover and allow it all to hang out on the low setting for about a half hour.

After about a half hour, you can make a sandwich out of the chicken.

I would highly recommend, using toasted brioche rolls.

I like to add guacamole or avocado slices to my pulled pork but if you are a coleslaw person, check out this Coleslaw Recipe!

If you don't want to make a sandwich, there are other ways to each pulled chicken besides a sandwich. Here are a few of my favorites.

• topping for pizza
• in a wrap
• for tacos or nachos
• baked potato bar option
• top french fries for loaded fries

Printable Recipe Card