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pulled chicken on the bottom of a roll, topped with avocado slices.
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Cherry Chipotle Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Pulled chicken is easy and versatile when made in the slow cooker. Just add everything to the crockpot, then shred and serve.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken sandwich, sandwich, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken
Servings: 8
Calories: 203kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds boneless chicken breast
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Cup Cherry flavored soda
  • 1 Cup chipotle BBQ sauce

Ingredients For Use In Sandwiches

  • brioche rolls or preferred rolls
  • 1 avocado sliced

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray or line with a liner. 
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Place in the slow cooker. Pour 7UP over chicken. Cover and cook 4-6 hours on low.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board or dish. Using a slotted spoon, remove any visible fat that might remain in slow cooker. Shred chicken and place back in cooker. 
  • Stir BBQ sauce into chicken. Replace cover and cook 30 minutes on low.

For Use In Sandwich

  • Preheat oven to 450. 
  • Place opened brioche rolls, cut side up on baking sheet and toast in heated oven 5 minutes or just until toasted.
  • Place shredded chicken on rolls and top with avocado and/or preferred sandwich toppings.

Notes

Nutritional values are for the pulled chicken as prepared.
The roll and avocado are not included in nutritional values.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg