Dinner just got a lot easier with this simple, delicious recipe – Slow Cooker Sweet & Smoky Pulled Chicken, Makes the BEST Sandwiches!
EASY SLOW COOKER PULLED CHICKEN – MAKES THE BEST SANDWICHES
This slow cooker sweet & smoky pulled chicken makes the BEST sandwiches. With just 5 ingredients (including the buns), and minutes to throw together, this meal is perfect for feeding a crowd, parties and busy days. Perfectly seasoned tender white meat is slow cooked to perfection then piled high on a bun topped with your favorite BBQ sauce – so darn good.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SWEET & SMOKY PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Boneless skinless chicken breasts, Coca-Cola, McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub, your favorite BBQ sauce and rolls/buns.
The sweet & smoky rub is so good, such amazing flavor. *I should note, I have no affiliation with McCormick or any other products in this post – just a fan.
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SWEET & SMOKY PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in cooker. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with rub, then pour Coca-Cola around the chicken. Cook on high for 3–4 hours, or on low for 5–6 hours.
When ready, remove chicken and discard liquid, reserving approximately 1/3 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker. Place chicken back in cooker and shred using two forks.
Pile the pulled chicken high on rolls and top with your favorite BBQ sauce and toppings, like coleslaw. Enjoy!
Please Note: This is NOT a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with any of the products shown in photos and shared in this recipe.
Slow Cooker Sweet & Smoky Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub *(if using 2 pounds of chicken, use up to 2 tablespoons of rub)
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- bottle of favorite barbecue sauce or homemade
- favorite rolls/buns for sandwiches
Directions
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in cooker. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with rub, then pour Coca-Cola around the chicken.
Cook on high for 3–4 hours, or on low for 5–6 hours. Adjust cooking times according to how fast or slow your cooker cooks. My chicken is ready in 3 hours on high.
When ready, remove chicken and discard liquid, reserving approximately 1/3 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker. Place chicken back in cooker and shred using two forks.
Pile pulled chicken high on rolls and top with your favorite BBQ sauce and toppings, like coleslaw. Enjoy!
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Cheers!
Mandy
Can you do this with the instant pot?
Kelley
Do you have the calorie content per serving?