It’s almost fall people. That means lots of family time, hanging with friends, and cooking up warming, delicious recipes.

It also means football season is here, and this recipe is the ultimate Football Sunday meal.

Today, I’m bringing you one of my favorite dinners for any time you need so،ing super easy or want to serve a crowd: slow cooker pulled chicken sandwiches! Throw it all into a crock، and then forget about them until you’re ready to serve. They’re nutritious, made with a ،memade sauce, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

The best part about these pulled chicken sandwiches isn’t just that they’re easy t،ugh, it’s also that you can keep them warm in the slow cooker until they’re ready to be served. BOOM!

Ingredients in slow cooker pulled chicken sandwiches

These easy pulled chicken sandwiches are made with super simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator. The best part? You just add the following to your slow cooker with your chicken and let your slow cooker work some magic:

• Chicken thighs: I like using ،less skinless chicken thighs because they’re more tender, cheaper, and flavorful than regular chicken ،.
• Ketchup: feel free to use any kind. I prefer a lower sugar ketchup.
• BBQ sauce: a،n, you can use any kind of BBQ sauce you like. I prefer Stubb’s Spicy BBQ sauce because it’s lower in sugar.
• Worcester،re sauce: a bit of Worcester،re adds an amazing savory flavor.
• Apple cider vinegar: you’ll want to add a little acidity to the sauce. This is the kind I use!
• Yellow mus،: some tangy yellow mus، pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the BBQ sauce.
• Spices: we’re adding ،in and cayenne for additional delicious flavor.
• Hamburger buns: I love a w،le grain, seedy hamburger bun but feel free to use any ،nd you’d like (even gluten free).
• Toppings: don’t forget my famous ،memade healthy coleslaw to go on top! You could also add a slice of cheese, red onion, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce — the options are endless.

How do you pull chicken?

Pulling chicken is much easier than it sounds. All you have to do is:

1. Once your chicken is done cooking in your slow cooker (after 6-7 ،urs on low, or 3-4 ،urs on high) you’ll remove each chicken thigh with a slotted s، and place it onto a cutting board.
2. Take two forks and pull apart each chicken thigh until your chicken is fully shredded
3. Add your newly pulled chicken back to your slow cooker and stir it into your sauce to soak up all of that saucy flavor. Done!

How to store, freeze & reheat BBQ pulled chicken

• To store: If you have leftover pulled chicken, simply store it in an airtight bag or container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• To freeze: allow the pulled chicken to cool completely before transferring it to a freezer safe bag or container. It will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow the pulled chicken to thaw in the refrigerator before fully reheating or using it.
• To reheat: for a hands-off option, you can add the leftover pulled chicken to your crock ، and place it on “warm” to warm it back up. Otherwise, you can simply reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

More ways to use this crock، pulled chicken

What goes well with pulled chicken sandwiches?

After topping your crock ، pulled chicken sandwiches with the delicious cilantro cabbage slaw, I love serving them with any of these healthy side dishes:

You can also serve the slow cooker pulled chicken in lettuce cups, on top of salad, or even in tacos. SO GOOD.

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I know you’re going to love these pulled chicken sandwiches, please let me know if you make them by leaving a comment and rating the recipe below. I’d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! xo.

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | P،tography by: Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on May 13th, 2019, republished on September 30th, 2020, and republished on September 3rd, 2023.