Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes

Transform your weeknight dinners with these Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes, a lighter twist on the classic comfort food. This easy and flavorful recipe swaps traditional beef for lean ground chicken, paired with a savory-sweet sauce made from pantry staples like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Finely diced onions, green bell peppers, and a hint of smoked paprika add a rich, smoky dimension, while the slow cooker does the hard work, melding all the flavors into a mouthwatering filling. Perfect for busy schedules, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time and reliably delivers tender, saucy perfection every time. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish on toasted burger buns and pair it with coleslaw or sweet potato fries for a complete, satisfying meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, these Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground chicken
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 6 Burger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, add the ground chicken and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess liquid.

Step 2

Transfer the cooked chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 4

In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to combine evenly.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture well-blended.

Step 7

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the sloppy joe mixture warm, spooned onto burger buns. Optionally, toast the buns before serving for added texture.

Step 9

Enjoy your Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes with a side of coleslaw or sweet potato fries for a complete meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1697.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2095.5

Total Fat 62.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 577.1mg	0%
Sodium 4600.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 90.0g
Protein 159.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 488.5mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 5297.2mg	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: 26.2%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 44.0%