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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw Delight

Enjoy delicious Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with a refreshing apple cabbage slaw, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar substitute with white vinegar if necessary
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt can replace with fine sea salt
For the Slaw
  • 4 cups Cabbage can use coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup Minced Apple any crisp apple variety
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro or substitute with parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Honey/Maple Syrup or agave syrup
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns gluten-free buns can be used

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and kosher salt over the chicken. Stir to coat, set cooker to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  2. Make the Apple Cabbage Slaw: In a bowl, combine cabbage, minced apple, and cilantro. Drizzle with honey/maple syrup and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Toss together.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with forks. Return to the cooker and mix to coat with sauce.
  4. Toast the Burger Buns: Preheat oven or skillet and toast buns until golden brown.
  5. Add the Slaw and Serve: Top each bun with shredded chicken and slaw, optionally drizzling extra BBQ sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For quick prep, use rotisserie chicken. Store leftover chicken and slaw separately for freshness. Toast buns before serving for the best texture.

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