Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken over Grits
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the chicken:1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast1/2 cup chicken broth1 cup barbecue sauce1 can no sodium chopped tomatoes1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonFor the grits:2 1/4 cups water1 cup quick cooking grits1 cup canned pumpkin3/4 cup shedded cheddar cheese1/2 cup chicken broth
For the chicken:
Combine 1/2 cup chicken broth, the barbecue sauce, chili powder, can of tomatoes (including liquid) and cinnamon in a slow cooker. Whisk to make sure everything is combined. Add the chicken and cook on low for five and half hours. Using two forks, shred chicken and let cook for another 30 minutes while you cook the grits.
For the grits:
In a large sauce pan, bring the remaining chicken broth and water to a boil. Stir in the grits and pumpkin. Lower the temperature and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the cheese.
To serve:
Place the grits in a bowl and top with the chicken mixture. If you would like, you can top with sour cream, green onions and/or cilantro (these haven't been calculated in the nutritional info.)
Combine 1/2 cup chicken broth, the barbecue sauce, chili powder, can of tomatoes (including liquid) and cinnamon in a slow cooker. Whisk to make sure everything is combined. Add the chicken and cook on low for five and half hours. Using two forks, shred chicken and let cook for another 30 minutes while you cook the grits.
For the grits:
In a large sauce pan, bring the remaining chicken broth and water to a boil. Stir in the grits and pumpkin. Lower the temperature and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the cheese.
To serve:
Place the grits in a bowl and top with the chicken mixture. If you would like, you can top with sour cream, green onions and/or cilantro (these haven't been calculated in the nutritional info.)
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 256.6
- Total Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 35.6 mg
- Sodium: 806.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 40.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
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