Description

This slow cooker recipe for pulled chicken is surprisingly simple to make. The Mexican flavors make it sooooo good and the cheese sauce just makes it so special. You will be immediately hooked!

Ingredients

• Pulled Chicken:
• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 T. pickled jalapeno, chopped
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 c. salsa verde
• 1-10.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• Toasted Bacon Bread Crumbs:
• 2 T. butter
• 3 slices cooked bacon, diced
• 2/3 c. plain bread crumbs
• Cheese Sauce:
• 2 T. butter
• 1 c. (4 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 c. milk
• Buns and Topping:
• 4 large buns
• 1/2 c. pickled sliced jalapeno chiles, if desired

Steps

1. Line a 6 quart cooker with a crock pot liner for easy clean up.
2. Place chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker, top with chicken breasts. Season chicken with salt.
3. Pour salsa verde, pickled Jalapeno and diced tomatoes on top of chicken.