Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy slow-cooked dish perfect for a variety of meals such as sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a tangy and sweet barbecue sauce mixture, resulting in delicious pulled chicken with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off
BBQ Sauce Mixture:
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (We love Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ)
- 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit for less sweet)
Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Liberally spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, or use a disposable liner for easier cleanup.
- Season the chicken: Season the trimmed chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, cover with the crockpot lid, and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours.
- Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks to soak up all the BBQ sauce and marinade.
- Serve: Enjoy the BBQ pulled chicken on buns, or use it as a topping for pizza, salads, tacos, nachos, over rice, or simply serve alone.
Notes
- Using a disposable crockpot liner can make cleanup much easier.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount depending on your sweetness preference, or omit for a less sweet version.
- Make sure to cook chicken until it reaches 165°F internally for food safety.
- Great recipe for meal prepping as it stores well and can be used in various dishes.
