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7) Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken on Spaghetti Squash

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 large
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash about 2–3 lb
  • Optional: 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar sliced pickles, chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Trim chicken and place in slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
  2. Whisk barbecue sauce, broth, and brown sugar; pour over chicken. Add vinegar if using.
  3. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
  4. Meanwhile, halve spaghetti squash, remove seeds, and roast cut-side down at 400°F for 30–40 minutes until tender.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix with sauce.
  6. Scrape squash into strands, divide onto plates, and top with pulled chicken. Add pickles or parsley to taste.