Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders offer a unique and healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Tender, flavorful shredded chicken slow-cooked in a tangy tomato sauce with mustard, apple cider vinegar, and spices, served between rounds of roasted sweet potatoes for a delicious and hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breast and/or thighs
- 14 oz can organic tomato sauce
- ¼ cup canned organic tomato paste
- 3 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp coconut amino
- 3 pitted dates, finely chopped (optional for touch of sweetness)
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 sweet potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- Avocado oil or olive oil (for roasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato rounds: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the sliced sweet potato rounds in avocado or olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned. Set aside.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: In the slow cooker, add the chicken breasts or thighs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, coconut amino, chopped dates (if using), shredded carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shred with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Assemble the sliders: Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture between two roasted sweet potato rounds to create a slider. Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is a healthier take on traditional Sloppy Joes, using chicken and sweet potatoes instead of bread for a low-carb option.
- For a lighter meal, serve the shredded chicken in lettuce wraps or over a bed of greens instead of sweet potato rounds.
- Dates add natural sweetness; omit if you prefer less sweetness.
- If you prefer spicier sliders, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the slow cooker mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (without sweet potato)
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
