Pulled chicken made easy! Just toss chicken breasts in BBQ sauce, let them cook low and slow, and then shred them for the ultimate sandwich or taco filling.
This recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want a comforting, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Serve it on a bun with coleslaw, stuff it into tacos, or pile it on a baked potato—there’s no wrong way to enjoy this tender, saucy pulled chicken!
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
4
servingsThis slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken is a lifesaver for meal prep and makes fantastic leftovers. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for a sweeter sauce)
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar (if using).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it. I love using my meat shredder, but two forks works as well.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring to coat it in the sauce. Let it sit on warm for 15-20 minutes to absorb more flavor.
- Serve on toasted buns, in tacos, or over rice. Enjoy!
Equipment
Alpha Grillers Meat ShredderAlpha Grillers Meat Shredder
Slow Cooker 7 QtSlow Cooker 7 Qt
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