CHIPOTLE PULLED CHICKEN

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At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken wins in both categories. Use leftovers for zippy barbecue pizzas or burritos. -Tamra Parker, Manlius, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 teaspoon sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and toasted
Pickle slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients; add chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Using tongs, place chicken mixture on bun bottoms and if desired, top with pickle slices. Replace tops. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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