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The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
This easy crockpot BBQ chicken recipe yields tender, flavorful pulled chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads, or tacos. Simple to prepare and cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (with fat trimmed off)
  • 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce (We love sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ)
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (fat-free)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce or omit for less sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions 

  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray and season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Place in crockpot.
  • Whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Shred chicken in the crockpot to soak up the sauce, then serve on buns or your favorite dishes.

Notes

Adjust seasoning and sweetness to taste. Shredded chicken is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or tacos.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Chicken