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Crock Pot Chipotle Pulled Chicken

Crock Pot Chipotle Pulled Chicken makes the perfect base for quesadillas, burritos, nachos, salads, or it’s delicious served on a

  • Serves 6
  • Prep 15 minutes
  • Cook 4 hours
  • Total 4 hours

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Crock Pot Chipotle Pulled Chicken

Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipe

This crock pot recipe has a fairly long ingredient list but it is worth measuring them all out. They sure give this slow cooker chicken a ton of flavor. Plus, this is a dump and go crock pot recipe and it only takes about 10 minutes or less to prep.

Ketchup forms the base of this sauce and it, together with a little brown sugar and molasses gives the sauce a sweet taste which really complements the smokey heat of the chipotle peppers.

How Long To Cook

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken only needs about about 4 hours on LOW in the crock pot, but crock pot cooking times vary a lot so go with what you know about your crock pot. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Note: I don’t recommend cooking boneless chicken breasts on HIGH in a slow cooker. They are too likely to get overcooked and dry and tough in texture.

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken is an easy dump and go slow cooker recipe

How To Serve Crock Pot Chipotle Pulled Chicken

There’s tons of intensely flavored sauce to spoon over the chicken once you shred it. Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken makes a great sandwich or filling for quesadillas or tacos and you can turn leftovers into an easy lunch in no time at all. It can also be served over white rice.

Can I use Chicken Thighs?

Yes! You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They will take slightly longer then breasts to cook.

How To Store

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days or they can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Adapted from Taste of Home

Originally posted April 23, 2018.

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Recipe

Crock Pot Chipotle Pulled Chicken

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken makes the perfect base for quesadillas, burritos, nachos, salads, or it’s delicious served on a bun with coleslaw. Tender pieces of shredded chicken are swimming in a flavorful sauce that is smoky, sweet and spicy.

  • Serves 6
  • Prep 15 minutes
  • Cook 4 hours
  • Total 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow or spicy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers, chopped plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients except chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir.

  2. 2

    Add chicken and turn to coat it in sauce. If chicken breasts are very large, cut them in half.

  3. 3

    Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Shred chicken with 2 forks.

Notes

To make spicier, serve with Cholulu Hot Sauce. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs.

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition

  • Calories221 kcal
  • Carbohydrates34 g
  • Protein18 g
  • Fat2 g
  • Saturated Fat0.5 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat1 g
  • Trans Fat0.01 g
  • Cholesterol48 mg
  • Sodium1380 mg
  • Potassium733 mg
  • Fiber1 g
  • Sugar26 g
  • Vitamin A638 IU
  • Vitamin C8 mg
  • Calcium54 mg
  • Iron2 mg

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