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If you’re a fan of bold flavors and mouth watering meals, then you’re in for a treat with this Slow Cooker Pulled Nashville Hot Chicken! Imagine tender, juicy chicken breasts slow cooked to perfection, bathed in a spicy, buttery sauce that packs a serious punch. This dish combines the warmth of garlic and paprika with the heat of chili and cayenne pepper, creating a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds singing.
Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or any night of the week, this pulled chicken is served on soft dollar buns or classic hamburger buns, topped with crunchy pickles and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make and even easier to devour. Get ready to dive into this Southern-inspired delight that brings the heat straight to your dinner table!
The recipe can be found here.
Start by placing the thawed chicken breasts in the bowl of a slow cooker and set aside.
Combine the melted butter, chicken broth, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined and pour over the chicken.
I’m going to pause for a moment and talk about the cayenne pepper. I used an entire 0.7oz container of cayenne pepper the first time this recipe was made, and it was WAAAAYYYYYYY too spicy. Like, couldn’t eat it spicy. That was about 4 Tbsp work of cayenne pepper for reference. I wrote the recipe for 2 Tbsp of cayenne pepper, maybe 3 Tbsp if you like more heat. I do not recommend using 4 Tbsp unless you want to start coughing and not be able to enjoy your meal. Completely up to you 🙂
Ok, back to the recipe. You can now cover the chicken and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours. You want the internal temperature of the chicken to reach 165 degrees F. Then, remove the chicken from the crockpot and place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred but it should be tender enough to simply fall apart. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
Either keep the chicken on the warm setting until ready to eat or enjoy immediately. When serving, add the shredded chicken to buns. Top with pickles and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Keep extra dressing on the side in case the chicken is spicy! But the pickles help cut down the heat. Enjoy!
The recipe can be found here.
The ease of preparation in your slow cooker allows you to set it and forget it. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply treating yourself to a spicy comfort dish, this recipe delivers on taste and satisfaction every time. So, grab those buns, pile on the pickles, and drizzle your favorite dressing—dinner is served, and it’s bound to be a hit! Enjoy the spicy goodness…and boy is it spicy:)
Happy Cooking!
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