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Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes on a toasted bun, garnished with pickles and parsley against a light wooden background

Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes

These Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes are the ultimate weeknight dinner shortcut, delivering tender, flavorful shredded chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. Give it a quick toss to coat.
  2. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily with a fork. (No peeking—it’s doing its thing!)
  3. Once cooked, drain any excess liquid and shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  4. In a mixing bowl or measuring cup, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  5. Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken. Stir to combine, making sure every bite is coated in that tangy goodness.
  6. Cover the slow cooker again and let the mixture reheat for about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the chicken mixture on toasted buns with sliced pickles if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional: Stick to 1 ½ pounds for the perfect sauce-to-chicken ratio.