Shredded Barbecue Chicken Over Grits Recipe

Name: Shredded Barbecue Chicken Over Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2-1/4 cups water; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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Sprinkle chicken with pepper; place in a
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coated with cooking spray.
3
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup broth, barbecue sauce, molasses, chili pepper and cinnamon; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165u00b0. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the skillet.
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Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water and remaining broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and pumpkin. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
5
Divide grits among 6 serving bowls; top each with 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Serve with tomato, sour cream, green onions and cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided, 1 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, and more.

Yes, Shredded Barbecue Chicken Over Grits falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shredded Barbecue Chicken Over Grits

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