I have been making this simple pulled chicken for a long time, it is one of my daughter's favorite things to eat, which is a very limited list I might add haha, picky teenager so hence why I make it often. I never thought about adding it to the blog, I guess I thought it was too simple, but I think simple is exactly what people need these days, so here is it, my really easy slow cooker pulled chicken recipe. You can use it for sandwiches, in a wrap, top your favorite salad with it or make some yummy nachos with it, hey you can even eat it straight outta the slow cooker if that's your thing! Makes 12- ½ cup servings at 1SP on blue & purple and 3SP on green.
Easy slow cooker pulled chicken
1-3PP, 1SP per ½ cup serving blue & purple, 3SP green
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast- approx 32oz weighed raw
- 1 cup reduced sugar ketchup
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker, I like to spray the bottom of mine with a little non stick spray.
- Mix the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar and all spices together in a large measuring cup, pour over the chicken.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours, remove the chicken breasts and use 2 forks to shred the chicken, return to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
- The sauce has a total of 15SP, you can figure out points per serving based on how many servings you want to divide it into.. I did points based on 12- ½ cup servings.
- Store in fridge, this chicken will freeze well.
Notes
Personal Points 1-3 depending on your 0PP foodsÂ
Smart Points- Blue & Purple- 1 using WW recipe builder
Smart Points- Green- 3 using WW recipe builder
Points Plus- 3 using PP calculator
Nutritional info per ½ cup serving...Calories 118...Fat 2g...Sat fat 0.5g...Carbs 5.8g... Sodium 343mg...Fiber 0g....Sugar 5.8g...Protein 16.2g using My Fitness Pal *Includes all ingredients
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Lisa
Made this on Sunday and it is SOOO good. Eating leftovers tonight.
Drizzle
Hi Lisa, awesome! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Christina
How bad would it be to use regular ketchup? That’s all I have in the house.
Drizzle
There will definitely be more points, maybe check the WW app?
Sarah
Delicious! Big surprise haha
I’ve never been disappointed with any of your recipes! Keep me coming!!!!!
Drizzle
Aww thank you 🙂 I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂
Kari
Could this be done in instant pot? If so would you be able to share how?
Drizzle
Hi Kari, I unfortunately don't have an IP so I would not know directions but I'm sure it could be
Lori
Hi and thank you for all the yummy wonderful recipes. I'm wondering what size slow cooker you use? I have a really big one that can fit an 8lb roast, and I'm not sure its appropriate for some of these recipes.
Drizzle
Hi Lori, mine is fairly large as well but honestly the larger one will still be fine to use, no need to buy a smaller one
Amanda
I am new to weight watchers and made this last night. It was amazing! Thank you for sharing your recipes
Drizzle
Welcome to WW 🙂 I'm so glad you enjoyed the chicken
Mary Bucci
I am making this with no sugar added ketchup and truvia brown sugar and when i put it in the recipe builder it is only 1 point - can't wait to try it tomorrow night!!!!!
Drizzle
Hi Mary, that is awesome!! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Emily
So if you have a whole cup would that be 2? Or is it more than that?
Drizzle
Yes I believe 2 servings would be double at 2SP
Marge
Not a big paprika fan, can’t I use less?
Drizzle
Absolutely, seasonings can always be adjusted to your preference 🙂
Karen Retterer
Is there a sodium count?
Drizzle
343mg, I will add it in the post.