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Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

March 21, 2019 By Patricia 65 Comments

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches score big points at any party or gathering! March means it’s time for college basketball fun and the Big Tournament. Have you started to wonder what to (easily) make to serve a crowd that is rarin’ to watch the games? 

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are perfect for parties. Make a batch of Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches for the big game.

If you know me, you know that I love basketball, especially the excitement of college games. I never need an excuse to get a group of friends together, but sometimes I run out of ideas for what to feed a crowd.

Enter Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches will feed a crowd! Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are perfect when you've got a crowd together.

Does it get any easier than using your slow cooker to make a great meal? These chicken sandwiches are super-easy to make and everyone will grab one (or two) to satisfy their hunger.

Do you use diced tomatoes for any of the dishes you make? You could use them in my recipe for Shrimp Veracruz or even in these Sausage & Mushroom Stuffed and Grilled Peppers (instead of using marinara sauce). 

I thought about how versatile diced tomatoes are for so many dishes, and if they include green chiles, they’ll add a bit of a kick to these sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are tasty and so easy to make. Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are ideal for feeding a crowd, and tasty, too!

The slow cooker is ideal to help feed a crowd, because really, who wants to spend hours over a stove when there’s a party going on?

These is the perfect sandwich to serve with chips and salsa and guacamole. I added onions, garlic, seasonings, cilantro, and lime juice to add a Southwestern feel to these chicken sandwiches – what could be more festive and delicious?

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are ideas for parties. You'll love these Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches.

If you love cooking with the slow cooker, these Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches might be up your alley, too. They’re great for feeding a crowd and so flavorful.

Whatever happens with your team during March Madness, this recipe will be a slam dunk with your crowd!

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are hearty and tasty! Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are a delight and perfect for a crowd!

Make a batch of Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches when the big game is on. They’re party-perfect!

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are ideal for a party or get together! Slow Cooker Southwestern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are so tasty and easy to make, too!

Nutrition

Calories

1120 cal

Fat

19 g

Carbs

76 g

Protein

156 g
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Yields Makes 10 sandwiches

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I sliced mine in half lengthwise, as they were fairly thick)
  • 2 (10-ounce) cans RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
  • 1/3 cup white onion, chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves torn, plus extra for garnish
  • 10 sandwich buns, sliced in half, horizontally

Instructions

  1. Add the diced tomatoes to a food processor along with the onion, garlic, honey, Worcestershire sauce, coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt and ground black pepper.
  2. Pulse until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken to the slow cooker set to low heat. Pour the RO*TEL mixture over the chicken, cover with the lid, and cook for 4 hours.
  4. Turn off the slow cooker and remove the chicken. Use two forks to shred the chicken into pieces.
  5. Add the chicken to a bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the chicken and add the torn cilantro leaves.
  6. Add about 1 cup of the remaining sauce to the chicken, more or less to taste, and mix to combine.
  7. Serve the chicken on sandwich buns with extra sauce on the side.
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Comments

  1. Johnny says

    March 18, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Great alternative to pulled pork and not as messy,
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 18, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks, Johnny! Yes, very good!
      Reply
  2. Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Delicious looking sliders! saving this recipe to try
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:38 am

      Thanks, Erica! Hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    This looks fantastic. Can't wait to try Ro tel
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:38 am

      Thanks, Nancy! The RO*TEL adds great flavor & the slow cooker makes things easy :)
      Reply
  4. Julia says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    We love a good pulled chicken sandwich in my house! I love the idea of adding Rotel in! Delicious.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:37 am

      Thanks, Julia! The RO*TEL adds great flavor!
      Reply
  5. Rachael says

    March 20, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Our family loves pulled chicken sandwiches! These look and sound really yummy. I can't wait to try out the recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:37 am

      Thanks so much, Rachel! Enjoy!!
      Reply
  6. Tina Marie says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    These will certainly be a favorite of my husbands!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:36 am

      Super, Tina! Hope you give them a try :)
      Reply
  7. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    These sandwiches look amazing and I love the use of Ro-tel tomatoes. Need to make these soon!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:36 am

      Thanks, Cyndi! Hope you give them a try :)
      Reply
  8. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    This looks delicious! I love Rotel.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:35 am

      Thanks so much, Karen!
      Reply
  9. Elena says

    March 21, 2015 at 5:30 am

    Can't wait to try this one, it looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks, Elena :)
      Reply
  10. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    These look delicious and sound really easy! Great game day food!! Pinning!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you, Renee! They sure are easy, AND tasty!
      Reply
  11. Catherine says

    March 21, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Dear Patricia, These look so good. A perfect meal. Pinned for later. xo, Catherine
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you, Catherine!
      Reply
  12. Kavey says

    March 21, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I'm not familiar with the brand but these look really tasty!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks, Kavey!
      Reply
  13. Libby with Lemony Thyme says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Now these look like the perfect Game Day slider. We love Ro*tel and this is a really great recipe for it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      Thanks, Libby! Yes, RO*TEL adds so much flavor to many dishes!
      Reply
  14. Sandra - The Foodie Affair says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Oh, these look delicious! I'm going to put this on my must try list! Thanks for a great recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks, Sandra! I hope you do!
      Reply
  15. lizzy says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I love doing these slow cooker chicken recipes on sunday and saving for the week. I needed a new recipe and now I have one, thanks!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Hi Lizzy! Hope you give this a try and enjoy!
      Reply
  16. Melissa Falk says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    Looks delicious. I love the garlic and honey combo.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks, Melissa! I'm a garlic lover, big time!
      Reply
  17. christine says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    I love using the slow cooker to prepare chicken for sandwiches. I really like the flavors that come together with your sandwich. Ill be trying this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Christine! The slow cooker makes things so easy :)
      Reply
  18. Loriann says

    March 21, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    Looks great Patty! Congrats girl :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 4:42 am

      Aw, thanks, Loriann! Appreciate it!!
      Reply
  19. David @ CookingChat says

    March 21, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    These look great! Alas, my alma mater just missed pulling off a big upset against NC so took the wind out of my March madness sails.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 4:41 am

      Thanks, David! Bummer. My Buckeyes are out, too. I'm a big NBA fan, too, so I still have some games to go til the end of the season!
      Reply
  20. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    March 21, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Perfect for a March Madness lunch. I just watched our UCLA Bruins move into the Sweet 16. Yipee!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 4:39 am

      Right on! My Buckeyes are out but at least Arizona is in :)
      Reply
  21. Joanne T Ferguson says

    March 22, 2015 at 5:35 am

    I've never had pulled chicken to date but this looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Something new to try, Joanne ;) Thank you!
      Reply
  22. Elizabeth says

    March 22, 2015 at 7:52 am

    OooooOooh yum! These look PERFECT! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth!
      Reply
  23. Nettie says

    March 22, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    These sliders look incredible, I am putting together a graduation menu, this recipe would be perfect. Nettie
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Hi Nettie - thanks! Yes! Great idea -- let me know if you try them!
      Reply
  24. Janette@culinaryginger says

    March 22, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    Wow these look so good. There's nothing better than slow cooked pulled chicken.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Janette!
      Reply
  25. Katerina says

    March 22, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    I recently bought a slow cooker and I love it! These sandwiches are just the perfect thing to use it for!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Oh! All the new things you'll get to try! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  26. Tara says

    March 22, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    This looks like the perfect meal for any night of the week, thanks for a great recipe!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Tara!
      Reply
  27. Nazima says

    March 22, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    wowzers this looks wonderful - I love slow cooked meat and this one looks packed full of lovely flavours. Lovely pictures too. nice finding your blog :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 22, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Nazima! Glad you found me :)
      Reply
  28. Becky says

    March 22, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    These would be a perfect addition to any game day spread!! Love that it uses the slow cooker so you can enjoy the game :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2015 at 3:47 am

      Thanks, Becky! I agree: more time to watch the game!
      Reply
  29. Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

    March 23, 2015 at 1:23 am

    What a fun meal to serve the family...and perfect for March Madness gatherings too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2015 at 3:46 am

      Thanks, Linda! Yes, and here's hoping your team is moving on :)
      Reply
  30. Ashley (QLCC) says

    March 23, 2015 at 3:05 am

    I think next time I want pulled pork, I might try chicken instead! These look good.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2015 at 3:46 am

      Definitely, Ashely! Let me know if you try it! Thanks!
      Reply
  31. Angela says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Loving this easy and tasty recipe! Great weeknight meal!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, Angela!
      Reply
  32. Debi @ Life Currents says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    These sammies would be so popular at a party! they look so perfect! I think they'd be great for Easter too! Thanks for the recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 24, 2015 at 3:51 am

      Hey Debi! Thanks so much -- good idea for a potential Easter addition!
      Reply

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