Description
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is the ultimate comfort meal that combines convenience and exceptional flavor. With just five ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into tender, juicy pulled chicken infused with a rich BBQ sauce. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or meal prep, this versatile dish requires no constant attention—just set it and forget it! Serve it in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice for an easy weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker in a single layer.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken to cover completely.
- Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–6 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the sauce to coat well.
- Serve immediately in your favorite style—sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg