Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken). This recipe delivers succulent, flavorful shredded chicken that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a mouthwatering dish that suits any occasion—whether served on toasted buns, atop salads, or as a delightful topping for tacos and nachos. The slow cooker does all the work while infusing the chicken with rich flavors, ensuring each bite is tender and satisfying. Enjoy this family-friendly meal that’s both versatile and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; place in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot to soak up extra sauce.
- Serve on buns or over rice, salad, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: High (2.5–3 hours) or Low (5–6 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg