This 5-ingredient honey chipotle crockpot pulled chicken perfectly balances sweet and spicy in a recipe that’s perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. You can use it in everything from sandwiches, wraps, and even pizzas to salads or on its own with sides.
I’ve included recipes for a low fat ranch spread that’s great on sandwiches as well as a pan fried broccoli and Southwest sweet potato salad.
Honey Chipotle Crockpot Pulled Chicken Ingredients
It’s a short list! Here’s everything you’ll need:
- chicken breast
- chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- honey
- Walden Farms Pancake Syrup (or a sugar free pancake syrup)
- reduced sugar ketchup
That might look like a weird combo at first glance but just trust me.
What to Serve with Your Honey Chipotle Chicken
If you’re a sandwich lover, this chicken is great with a low fat ranch spread. Here’s what I used in the photo above (makes enough for two sandwiches):
- 1/4 cup (56g) Fat Free Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Light Mayo
- 1-2 teaspoons Ranch Seasoning
Mix it up and you’re done! In a more recent recipe, I added pickle de gallo and extra honey to air fried honey chipotle chicken on a toasted baguette to make awesome chicken sandwiches.
Another option I’d highly recommend is my Southwest Sweet Potato Salad. It’s a spicy spin on the classic creamy potato salad with corn, black beans, and diced jalapeño. If you’re having a green veggie like broccoli, this is the perfect starchy compliment.
Speaking of broccoli, I made a simple pan fried broccoli for this recipe’s photos. Simply microwave frozen broccoli, drain, and cook in a hot skillet with half a tablespoon of olive oil and your choice of seasoning. Salt and pepper are hard to beat here.
Final Crockpot Pulled Chicken Recipe Notes
Be sure to take note of the amount of chipotle peppers you use. If you use the entire can, this honey chipotle chicken will pack a punch. A half can is quite mild in my opinion, but I’ve been accused of loving my spice in the past.
If you’re okay with having a few extra calories (not many), swapping chicken breast for chicken thighs makes a huge difference. You can stick to the script on this one and check out my pressure cooker Mexican chicken or smoked chipotle bbq chicken next. And if you’re looking more minimal ingredient recipes like this one, check out my Firecracker Ninja Foodi chicken thighs or chili coconut pressure cooker pulled chicken thighs recipes.
All right, that’s it. Be sure to let me know what you think about this crockpot pulled chicken when you try it!
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Honey Chipotle Crockpot Pulled Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 7 oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, using half the can for spice sensitive
- 1/4 C 84g Honey
- 1/4 C 60mL Walden Farms Pancake Syrup, or sugar free pancake syrup
- 1/4 C 68g Reduced Sugar Ketchup
Instructions
- Add everything but the chicken to a food processor or blender. If you’re sensitive to spice, use half the can of chipotle peppers. Blend until smooth and add to the crockpot with the chicken.
- Flip the chicken a few times to fully coat both sides.
- Cover and cook on low for around 2 to 2.5 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165F. Be careful not to overcook or the chicken will be difficult to shred. (You can cook on high, but the longer cook time will produce more flavorful chicken.)
- After the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks or use a stand mixer with a flat beater attachment. (You can also chop the cooked chicken with a knife.)
- Set the crockpot to its keep warm function and add the chicken back to the crockpot. Let the chicken rest in the juices for an additional hour.
Notes
- Each serving has 3 Smart Points.
- For an Instant Pot, cook the chicken on manual for 12-16 minutes with quick release pressure. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding.
- If you wanted to make the chicken crispy, you could use the broiler like I used in my pineapple chipotle chicken tostadas recipe.
Nutrition
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Another winning recipe. I love slow cooker meals as they’re so easy and I can put them on whenever I have time during he day. These are delicious in brioche buns or on cauliflower rice with a big side of veg. Delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
OHHHHH man, this recipe is a must make! The chipotle peppers in adobo give this a smokey flavor and the sweetener balances out the spicy perfectly. I ate these on brioche buns topped with some simple cole slaw. I ate this for 6 days in a row, some day s for lunch AND dinner and didn’t get tired of it! it’s so easy!
Another winning recipe. I love slow cooker meals as they’re so easy and I can put them on whenever I have time during he day. These are delicious in brioche buns or on cauliflower rice with a big side of veg. Delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This recipe has become one of my favorites, putting the chicken on top of rice or on a whole wheat bun is especially good. I was a dingus and first tried this recipe in the instant pot—> DO NOT DO THAT. Stick with the crockpot if you don’t want a giant mess!
This recipe has become one of my favorites, putting the chicken on top of rice or on a whole wheat bun is especially good. I was a dingus and first tried this recipe in the instant pot—> DO NOT DO THAT. Stick with the crockpot if you don’t want a giant mess!
I made this for the first time three weeks ago and have made it twice since then. It’s so versatile and can be used for anything! Tacos, nachos, sandwiches, salads
I made this recipe with half of the can of peppers and it was AMAZING! I was shocked that the whole family loved it! The chicken had the best flavor and the right amount of spice! It has been on repeat for this family!
Y’all!! This pulled chicken is divine!! We have eaten it so many ways, but my favorite so far is crunch wrap style (a la lillieeatsandtells). I use a Lavish Wrap, spread some laughing cow cheese in the middle, top it with the pulled chicken, add some slaw, pickles and/or pickled okra, and a little bolthouse yogurt ranch dressing. Wrap it up and seal on the stovetop for a minute each side. Delicious!! It does have a bit of a kick to it with the whole can of chipotle peppers, but definitely not too spicy in my opinion. Try this one, you won’t regret it!
This is definitely a chicken recipe I have been enjoying for months now. It’s a staple in my meal oreos for when i do chicken cause i’ve always liked a sweet taste with a kick.
This was so easy to make and so good! Definitely going to be making this again and again!