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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Tender Crockpot BBQ Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is an effortless recipe that transforms ordinary days into extraordinary ones with juicy, tender chicken and smoky barbecue flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 18 oz BBQ Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
  • 6 pieces Hamburger Buns
  • Coleslaw (for topping, optional)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
  3. Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Mix in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and onions, ensuring they are well coated.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and return to the cooker.
  8. Mix the shredded chicken with the remaining sauce and simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Serve on hamburger buns with optional coleslaw or over baked potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat gently before serving.

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