Description
These Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders offer a comforting and unique twist on classic sloppy joes by using tender slow-cooked chicken served between flavorful sweet potato rounds. Perfect for a hearty family meal, they combine savory tomato-based sauce with subtle sweetness from carrots and dates, all slow-cooked to perfection.
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)
- 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 brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Mixture: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker. Add the organic tomato sauce, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, coconut amino, chopped dates (if using), shredded carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly over the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce to absorb all flavors. Keep warm while preparing the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Rounds: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the sweet potato slices on the sheet in a single layer. Lightly brush each round with avocado or olive oil and season with a pinch of salt if desired.
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Bake the rounds for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly golden.
- Assemble the Sliders: Use two sweet potato rounds to sandwich a generous scoop of the shredded chicken sloppy joe mixture, creating sliders. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- This recipe makes a traditional comfort food healthier by using chicken and sweet potato rounds instead of bread buns.
- For a lighter option, serve the sloppy joe mixture in lettuce wraps, over greens, or your preferred base instead of sweet potato.
- The dates add a subtle sweetness but can be omitted if you prefer a less sweet flavor profile.
- Use organic ingredients where possible for better flavor and nutrition.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
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
