Ooey Gooey Pulled Bbq Chicken Sandwiches
Get ready to sink your teeth into these irresistible Ooey Gooey Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches—a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with flavor and comfort. Tender, seasoned chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a rich blend of BBQ sauce, chicken broth, onions, and garlic until they become shred-ready and infused with smoky, savory goodness. The pulled chicken is layered onto buttery, toasted hamburger buns, crowned with melty slices of cheddar cheese, and (for the ultimate crunch) optionally finished with tangy coleslaw. Perfectly suited for game days, cozy family dinners, or casual gatherings, these sandwiches offer a delightful balance of sweet, smoky, and gooey in every bite. With a combination of slow cooker convenience and cheesy indulgence, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
- 6 slices sliced cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Peel and dice the onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, BBQ sauce, and chicken broth.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into small pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to mix with the sauce. Keep warm while you prepare the buns.
Split the hamburger buns in half and lightly butter the cut sides. Toast them in a skillet or on a grill until golden brown.
Assemble the sandwiches: Place a generous portion of the pulled BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese and (optional) a spoonful of coleslaw.
Cover with the top half of the bun, press gently, and serve warm.
For a gooey touch, warm the assembled sandwiches in an oven or under the broiler for a couple of minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*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.
