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Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Pulled Chicken

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This comforting and easy meal features tender chicken cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for serving on buns or over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce Recommended: Baby Ray’s
  • 1.5 cups apple butter Use a good quality for the best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. Pour in 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce and add the apple butter.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 7 hours.
  4. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Once it’s done cooking, use a fork to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in the remaining ½ cup of BBQ sauce for added flavor.
  7. Serve immediately as is, or pile it onto buns, mashed potatoes, or use in a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, consider searing the chicken breasts in a skillet before placing them in the slow cooker. If you like it spicier, add some red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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