Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken over Grits

Sarah Phillips
March 26, 2013
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I love having this in the fall or winter. There’s pumpkin in the grits that give it a seasonal touch, not to mention a great added boost of vitamins that plain grits wouldn’t have. I used just plain Kraft barbecue sauce, but you can use whichever is your favorite and it’ll change the flavor just a little. Last time I made this I used Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce and my husband thought it was just a little sweet, this time it was right on for him. You can also add a little sour cream, chopped

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For the chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 can no sodium chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the grits:
2 1/4 cups water
1 cup quick cooking grits
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup shedded cheddar cheese
1/2 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...
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Nutritions

Calories
474

Sodium
954mg
39% DV

Fat
22g
35% DV

Protein
35g
71% DV

Carbs
35g
11% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV
Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner Low-Calorie American

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Sodium
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8% DV

Fat
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46% DV

Protein
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121% DV

Carbs
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1% DV

Fiber
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