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crockpot bbq chicken sandwich on a plate
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5 from 13 votes

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe makes tender flavorful pulled chicken for the best barbecue chicken sandwiches. Everyone loves this easy recipe, and it is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra as needed

Instructions

  • Spray crock pot with non stick spray
  • Place chicken on bottom of slow cooker
  • Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and black pepper over chicken
  • Pour BBQ sauce on top of chicken
  • Place lid on slow cooker, and cook for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low or until chicken is 165℉
  • Shred chicken using 2 forks or a hand held mixer. Return to crock pot and keep warm until ready to eat. Add more sauce if needed.
  • Serve on sandwich buns

Notes

Cooking time may vary with different sizes or brands of slow cookers.
Add more BBQ sauce after shredded chicken, if desired. Flavor and thickness will vary with different brands of barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg