Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders offer a comforting and wholesome twist on the classic sloppy joe. Tender shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with a hint of sweetness from dates and savory spices, served between roasted sweet potato rounds for a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken Sloppy Joe Mix
- 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 slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker using a small amount of oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Add chicken and sauce ingredients: Place the boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs in the slow cooker. Pour in the organic tomato sauce, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos. Stir in the finely chopped dates, shredded carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine the ingredients well around the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Prepare sweet potato rounds: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the sweet potato slices with a light coating of avocado or olive oil and a pinch of salt if desired. Arrange the rounds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Bake the sweet potato rounds in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Assemble the sliders: Spoon the shredded chicken sloppy joe mixture onto one roasted sweet potato round and top with another round to create a slider. Repeat for all servings.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve your Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders warm as a delicious and hearty meal. Optionally, serve the sloppy joe mix in lettuce wraps or over greens for a lighter option.
Notes
- This recipe offers a nutritious twist on the traditional comfort food by swapping buns for roasted sweet potato rounds, adding extra fiber and vitamins.
- The finely chopped dates are optional but add a natural sweetness that complements the savory sauce perfectly.
- For a lighter meal, serve the chicken sloppy joe mixture in lettuce wraps or over a bed of greens instead of sweet potato rounds.
- Using a slow cooker makes this an easy, hands-off recipe where flavors deepen during cooking.
- Feel free to adjust spices or sweetness according to your taste preferences.
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
