Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders offer a healthy twist on a traditional comfort food. Tender chicken simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce is served between roasted sweet potato rounds, creating a flavorful and hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken 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 brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Add the chicken breast and/or thighs to the slow cooker base.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine the organic tomato sauce, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, coconut amino, finely chopped dates (if using), shredded carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well until fully mixed.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: While the chicken cooks, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with avocado or olive oil. Roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Assemble sliders: To assemble, place a generous spoonful of the sloppy joe chicken between two roasted sweet potato rounds to form sliders. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, use lettuce wraps or serve the chicken over a bed of greens instead of sweet potato rounds.
- Adjust the sweetness by including or omitting the chopped dates based on your preference.
- Use boneless thighs for more tender and juicy sliders or breasts for a leaner option.
- These sliders can be made ahead and refrigerated, then reheated gently before serving.
- Avocado or olive oil works well for roasting, but you can use any oil with a high smoke point.
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: 65 mg
