Cooking Light's Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Looking for a satisfying yet healthy meal? Cooking Light's Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect combination of bold flavor and wholesome ingredients. This recipe features tender, shredded chicken simmered in a smoky, tangy tomato-based sauce, enhanced with hints of smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Served on hearty whole wheat buns, these sandwiches are complemented beautifully by an optional creamy, zesty coleslaw made with Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Ready in under an hour and packed with protein, these sandwiches are an ideal choice for a light yet satisfying family dinner or weekend gathering. Add this easy, guilt-free comfort food to your menu today!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 pieces Whole wheat hamburger buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw mix (optional, for serving)
• 0.25 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt (optional, for coleslaw dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional, for coleslaw dressing)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and pour in the chicken broth. Ensure the chicken is fully submerged. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreddable.

Step 2

While the chicken is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to ensure it doesn't burn.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces.

Step 6

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes so the flavors can meld together.

Step 7

If making coleslaw, combine the coleslaw mix, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwiches, place a generous portion of the pulled chicken onto the bottom half of each whole wheat bun. Top with coleslaw if desired, then place the top half of the bun over the filling.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Cooking Light Pulled Chicken Sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2021.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2433.3

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 594.6mg	0%
Sodium 5828.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 67.5g
Protein 274.4g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 860.0mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 3150.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.1%

Protein: 46.3%

Carbs: 37.7%