Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken Sandwiches

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This chicken makes for deliciously easy BBQ sandwiches! The root beer gives it a touch of sweetness. Use your favorite BBQ sauce, and top your sandwich however you'd like.

Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken Sandwiches
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 chicken sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer

  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste

  • 8 (2 ounce) hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. Place chicken inside a slow cooker and pour the root beer over the meat. Cook on Low until meat easily shreds, 6 to 8 hours.

  2. Drain off the cooking liquid and use meat claws, two forks, or a large spoon to break the meat apart. Stir in barbeque sauce. Keep warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.

  3. Place meat onto hamburger buns and serve drizzled with more barbeque sauce if desired.

Cook's Note:

Top your sandwich with whatever toppings you like. I often enjoy some cheese and pickles, or coleslaw on mine!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

619 Calories
29g Fat
53g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 619
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1126mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 34g 67%
Potassium 530mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.