Heart-Healthy Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Indulge in guilt-free flavor with this Heart-Healthy Pulled Chicken Sandwich—an easy, slow-cooked masterpiece designed to nourish and satisfy. Featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered to perfection in low-sodium chicken broth and a tangy, low-sugar barbecue sauce blend, this recipe offers a lighter twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Enhanced with aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and smoky paprika, every bite is packed with bold flavor while keeping sodium and added sugar in check. Served on hearty whole wheat buns and topped with vibrant arugula, creamy avocado slices, and crisp red onion, this sandwich is a wholesome, nutrient-rich delight perfect for lunch or dinner. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process, it’s the ultimate heart-healthy option for busy families or anyone looking for delicious, nourishing recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce, low-sugar and low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 buns Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1 cup Arugula or other leafy greens
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, sliced
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken.
In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a portion of the pulled chicken on the bottom half of a whole wheat bun.
Top the chicken with a generous helping of arugula, a few slices of red onion, and avocado.
Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.5 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 1996 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 246.9 g | 494% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3311 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
