Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders offer a healthy and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Tender slow-cooked chicken mixed with a tangy tomato sauce and spices is served between roasted sweet potato rounds, creating a delicious and hearty meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken Sloppy Joe 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 roasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Add the Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the organic tomato sauce, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and coconut amino over the chicken. Stir gently to combine the ingredients without disturbing the chicken too much.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the finely chopped dates (if using), shredded carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. These ingredients will infuse the chicken with savory and slightly sweet flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours. The chicken will become tender and infused with all the flavors from the sauce and spices.
- Prepare the Sweet Potato Rounds: About 30 minutes before the chicken is done, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the sweet potato rounds lightly with avocado or olive oil, arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and roast for approximately 25-30 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy around the edges. Flip halfway through roasting for even cooking.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
- Assemble the Sliders: Use the roasted sweet potato rounds as the slider 'buns.' Place a generous scoop of the sloppy joe chicken mixture on one sweet potato slice and top with another slice to create a slider. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, serve the chicken mixture over a bed of greens or use lettuce wraps instead of sweet potato rounds.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding or omitting the chopped dates according to your preference.
- You can substitute chicken thighs entirely for extra juiciness or use all chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- If your sweet potatoes are large, you may get more slices; adjust the yield accordingly.
- If you prefer, use olive oil instead of avocado oil for roasting the sweet potatoes.
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: 70 mg
