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Very Versatlie Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

This chicken can be used for wraps, sandwiches, salads or with rice or a jacket potato. It also freezes really well, so you can portion it up for another day when you’re short on time.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 4-5 hours on high,

6-8 hours on low

Level: Beginner

Serves: 6+

Allergen info: Nuts (pesto)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken

  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes

  • 2–3 tbsp red pesto

  • 1 onion, chopped (optional)

  • 2 cloves garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Method

  • Place the whole chicken in your slow cooker.

  • Mix the chopped tomatoes, red pesto, onion, garlic, and spices in a bowl. Pour over the chicken.

  • Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.

  • Once the chicken is tender, remove it carefully, discard the bones and skin, and shred the meat with two forks.

  • Stir the shredded chicken back into the rich tomato sauce.

    Serve:

  • Over brown rice, quinoa, or couscous

  • Stuffed in wholemeal wraps or jacket potatoes

  • On top of a big salad bowl

  • As a pasta sauce with wholemeal spaghetti

  • Or even on toast with some rocket leaves

Keep in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions and use within 2 months.

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