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The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)

The best crockpot BBQ chicken combines tender shredded chicken breasts with smoky barbecue sauce for an effortless pulled chicken dinner.

  • Total Time: 370 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot in an even layer.
  2. Trim any visible excess fat from the chicken breasts.
  3. Combine the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Whisk the mixture until the seasonings distribute evenly through the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts.
  6. Cover the crockpot securely with its lid.
  7. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  8. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl or leave it inside the crockpot.
  10. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  11. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce.
  12. Stir thoroughly until the sauce coats every piece.
  13. Spoon the pulled chicken onto hamburger buns.

Notes

Rest the shredded chicken in the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes for best flavor.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: BBQ chicken, pulled chicken, crockpot recipes, easy dinner