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Perfect time of year for a simple slow-cooker meal! This Cherry Cola Pulled Chicken uses Zevia, green chiles and chipotles in adobo. The flavor is ah-mazing. It pairs well with BBQ sauce or just plain, too! via @DashOfEvans
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Slow-Cooker Cherry Cola Pulled Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
 
Sweet and smoky pulled chicken! Perfect for BBQ sliders, enchiladas, tostadas or chicken salad! The possibilities are endless. Freeze half for later, if you're not feeding a crowd!
Servings: 2 pounds pulled chicken
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of boneless frozen chicken (1 pound breast, 1 pound boneless thigh--or any combo you like)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 can Zevia Cherry Cola
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Chipotle in Adobo sauce (no peppers)
  • 1.5 cups frozen peaches
  • After cooking: BBQ sauce , optional
Instructions
  1. Turn your slow-cooker to low for 8-10 hours. Cover inside pot with cooking spray.
  2. Add onions and green chiles to the bottom.
  3. Place frozen chicken, then add spices.
  4. Slowly pour Zevia cherry cola over chicken, then add peaches and chipotle in adobo sauce.
  5. Cover and let cook for 8-10 hours.
  6. Once cooked, ladle off 1-1.5 cups of cooking liquid.
  7. Shred with tongs or forks. It will be VERY tender.
  8. Serve as is, or with BBQ sauce.