Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders recipe offers a healthy and flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe, using tender shredded chicken cooked in a tangy tomato-based sauce, served on roasted sweet potato rounds for a gluten-free and nutrient-packed slider option.
Ingredients
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Sloppy Joe Chicken
- 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 aminos
- 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 Sliders
- 2 sweet potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- Avocado oil or olive oil (for roasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In the slow cooker, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, chopped dates, shredded carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Add Chicken to Slow Cooker: Place boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce mixture. Cover with the lid to prepare for cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shred with forks. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it well with the sauce for a cohesive sloppy joe mixture.
- Roast Sweet Potato Rounds: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange sweet potato slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly coat both sides with avocado or olive oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and edges are slightly crispy.
- Assemble Sliders: Place a generous spoonful of the shredded chicken mixture onto one roasted sweet potato round, then top with another round to form a slider. Repeat until all are assembled.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sliders warm. Optionally, enjoy the chicken mixture in lettuce wraps or over a salad for a lighter meal option. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for more moisture and tenderness if preferred.
- Dates add natural sweetness but can be omitted for a less sweet version.
- Roast sweet potatoes until edges crisp up slightly to prevent sogginess when assembling sliders.
- Can be adapted for a low-carb diet by serving chicken in lettuce wraps instead of sweet potato rounds.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
