How to Make Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken Sandwiches. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying a hearty, satisfying meal.

With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create tender, flavorful shredded chicken that is perfect for piling on a bun and serving as a sandwich. The sec...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste
  • 8 (2 ounce) hamburger buns, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 chicken sandwiches

  • Place chicken inside a slow cooker and pour the root beer over the meat. Cook on Low until meat easily shreds, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Drain off the cooking liquid and use meat claws, two forks, or a large spoon to break the meat apart. Stir in barbeque sauce. Keep warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
  • Place meat onto hamburger buns and serve drizzled with more barbeque sauce if desired.
  • Nutrition

    619 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 1126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Potassium: 530mg