Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
233 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 (14.5-ounce) (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained, petite or regular size
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, see note
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-9 hours.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix the chicken with the juices from the tomato/brown sugar sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in flour tortillas with toppings of choice: lettuce, sour cream, cheese, avocados, etc.
Notes
- Red Pepper: add more if you like extra heat – with 1/4 tsp. it is mild enough for my kids to eat it up but spicy enough to help offset the sweetness
- Liquid: leaving the tomatoes undrained makes for a fairly juicy chicken mixture. If you don’t want the finished shredded chicken mixture to be quite as liquidy, slightly drain the tomatoes before using them.
- Quantity: also, I nearly always double or triple this recipe because it freezes so well.
- Freezable Meal: I freeze the leftovers in a freezer-safe container and let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving the next day. I reheat over medium-low heat in a saucepan on the stove.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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