Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbChicken thighs$7.50
• 1 canCanned tomatoes$1.20
• 1Onion$0.90
• 4 clovesGarlic$0.50
• 1 tspSalt—
• 1/2 tspBlack pepper$0.06
• Total for 4 servings$10.16

Most of the cost is chicken thighs ($7.50) and canned tomatoes ($1.20). With oil, spices and staples already at home, the shop drops to about $8.96. Prices are estimated for the amount used, at average US grocery prices (November 2026).

Steps

1. Dice the onion and finely mince the garlic cloves.
2. Pour the canned tomatoes into the slow cooker basin, then stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper.
3. Pat the chicken thighs dry, season them on all sides with the remaining salt and black pepper, and nestle them in an even layer into the tomato mixture.
4. Cover and cook on Low heat for 5 to 6 hours (or on High heat for 2.5 to 3 hours) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) and pulls apart easily.
5. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl or cutting board and shred the meat into bite-sized shreds using two forks.
6. Return the shredded chicken to the warm tomato juices in the cooker, stir well to coat, and serve hot over rice or piled onto sandwich rolls, if you like.