Print Options

Back to Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits >

Include these items:

Select reviews >

Taste of Home Logo

Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits

Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits
“There’s nothing like juicy meat over steaming grits. And the pumpkin in these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors. Your family will come running to the table for this one.” —Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2-1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper; place in a large nonstick skillet
  • coated with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup broth, barbecue sauce, molasses, chili
  • pepper and cinnamon; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce
  • heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer
© Taste of Home 2013

2 of 2

Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • reads 170°. Shred meat with two forks and return to the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water and remaining broth to a
  • boil. Slowly stir in grits and pumpkin. Reduce heat; cook and stir
  • for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Divide grits among six serving bowls; top each with 1/2 cup chicken
  • mixture. Serve with tomato, sour cream, green onions and cilantro.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 345 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 718 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013