Dinner

Simple Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Name: Simple Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 400-500ml plain tomato pasta sauce or passata; 1 small brown onion, sliced; 1 can bean mix; 500 g chicken breasts or boneless thighs; 1/2 tsp chilli powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt, to season; Pepper, to season

Preparation time
10 mins
Cook time
2 hrs
Serves 4

Simple Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken makes for a hearty meal that’s exactly what it says it is. Just chop the ingredients, add to the cooker, and then get ready enjoy the delicious chicken dish.

Plain tomato pasta sauce or passata - 1 400-500ml
Small brown onion, sliced - 1
Bean mix - 1 can
Chicken breasts or boneless thighs - 500 g
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Ground cumin - 1/2 tsp
Paprika - 1/2 tsp
Salt, to season
Pepper, to season

Method

In a slow cooker, add the pasta sauce, onion, beans and place the chicken on top. Cook on high for 2 hours.
Once cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and add the spices, season well and stir to combine.

Tip: this chicken is perfect in a burrito bowl, in tacos or in a burger bun with coleslaw. Add coriander, feta and a squeeze of lime to serve.

PER SERVE • Energy 1201Kj • Protein 34g • Total Fat 8g • Saturated Fat 2g • Carbohydrates 15g • Sugars 8g • Sodium 452mg

Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation