Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken

I am a fan of anything that can be cooked in a crock pot...so much less of a headache for me when dinner time rolls around.  This is a great slow cooker chicken recipe that comes out flavorful and moist.  It could be used in so many ways but we usually put the chicken mixture in tortillas with beans, sour cream and cheese.  (Or whatever we have on hand.)  This recipe comes from Mels Kitchen Cafe.  I always double this recipe and freeze half of it for another day.  The mixture will come out quite soupy so you can drain the tomatoes from the start if you want, or just drain some of the liquid before serving.

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken

1 pound (about 2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (14-ounce) can petite or regular diced tomatoes
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you like extra heat – with this amount it is mild enough for my kids to eat it up but spicy enough to help offset the sweetness)


Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-9 hours. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix the chicken with the juices from the tomato/brown sugar sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in flour tortillas with toppings of choice: lettuce, sour cream, cheese, avocados, etc.