Description
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a juicy, tender slow cooker recipe made with boneless chicken breasts, smoky BBQ sauce, and simple spices. Perfect for sandwiches, meal prep, or a stress-free family dinner. Discover how to make this easy BBQ chicken that falls apart effortlessly.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the Crockpot in a single layer.
2. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
5. Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks directly in the Crockpot.
6. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to coat thoroughly.
7. Serve on buns, rice, or however you like.
8. Let leftovers cool completely and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
This recipe works best with boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
Add a splash of liquid smoke for an extra smoky kick.
Use a thicker BBQ sauce to avoid a watery finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg