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Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

Name: Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 bottle (18 ounces) sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, divided; 2 tablespoons honey mustard; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted; Optional: Bibb lettuce leaves and thinly sliced red onion

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2-3/4 hours

Makes

8 servings

My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a perfect recipe to double for a potluck. Try topping the sandwiches with smoked Gouda cheese. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle (18 ounces) sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Bibb lettuce leaves and thinly sliced red onion

Directions

Place chicken breasts in a 4-quart slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken; discard liquid. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add crushed pineapple and remaining barbecue sauce; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes.
Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and onion if desired.

Can you freeze Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches?

Place shredded chicken in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Test Kitchen tips

Top with slaw for a restaurant-style sandwich.

The chicken mixture is more sweet than spicy. If your family likes more heat, add a jalapeno pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 415 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.