August 29, 2017
Slow-Cooker Apple Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
Slow-Cooker Apple Barbecue Chicken
Sandwiches are loaded with slow-cooked shredded chicken with homemade BBQ
sauce, thinly sliced apples, melted cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon and
spinach all on top of toasted sourdough bread!
When it comes to
barbecue sauce, everyone has their own preferences. Some like it sweet and
bold, some like it tangy, some like a spicy sauce. I like a bit of everything
but my favorite is a tangy BBQ sauce. Every single time that I make a homemade
BBQ sauce, it is a little bit different. I use the same general ingredients but
switch it up a little bit based on what I have on hand.
These are the ultimate
barbecue chicken sandwiches- they are loaded with all kinds of delicious ingredients.
The apples are thinly sliced to provide a bit of sweetness and crunch. The
bacon is perfectly crisp and smoky.
Typically, I use
whole-wheat bread for recipes but I thought that sourdough would be especially
delicious in this recipe and I was right- it complements the other flavors so
well. The creamy cheddar cheese is perfect with the barbeque sauce and the
spinach provides a bit of color and nutrition.
These would be perfect
paired with some sliced vegetables or a simple soup such as tomato. If you
prefer, you can use grilled chicken breasts to save time instead of using the
slow-cooker. You could even use your favorite bottled barbecue sauce. Whatever
you do though, don't skip the BBQ, apples, bacon and cheddar combo- it is very
delicious and you and your family will love it!
Slow-Cooker Apple
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Slow Cooker BBQ Apple
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Michigan Golden Delicious apples, diced
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sandwiches
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 sliced Michigan Mcintosh apple
- 12 slices sourdough bread
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
1. Combine all
ingredients for slow cooker BBQ apple chicken. Cook on high for about 6 hours
or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
2. Toast bread and top
with shredded BBQ apple chicken, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, red onions,
apples and baby spinach.
Enjoy!
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Michigan Apples. All opinions are my own.
What size of slow cooker did you use? The only one we have is a 5 quart and I think the chicken would get lost in there. lol
ReplyDeleteMine is pretty large. You could either double the recipe or there just won't be a ton in the slow cooker- mine can handle both a lot of food or a little just fine.
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