Slow Cooker Peach & Jalapeño Pulled Chicken
Slow Cooker Peach & Jalapeño Pulled Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines sweet peaches with spicy jalapeños for a flavor-packed meal. This tender, juicy chicken is effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, making it perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Serve it on toasted buns, over rice, or in tacos for a delightful twist that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 ripe peaches, chopped
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop peaches and jalapeños; thinly slice the onion.
- Season the chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, balsamic vinegar, cumin, minced garlic, and diced jalapeños. Pour over chicken.
- Add fruits and veggies: Top chicken with chopped peaches and sliced onion.
- Cook: Cover slow cooker; cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked through, shred chicken in the slow cooker and mix with juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Adjust spice level by varying the number of jalapeños or replacing them with milder peppers. Serve over rice or in sandwiches for varied presentations.