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BBQ Pulled Chicken crockpot

5-Ingredient Dump-and-Go BBQ Pulled Chicken

The easiest pulled chicken ever! Just chicken breasts, your favorite BBQ sauce, and a few pantry staples create tender, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more. This dump-and-go slow cooker recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • 4-6 quart slow cooker
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 2 forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts and chopped onion in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  4. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker. Stir to combine with the sauce.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

Tips:
  • Don't lift the slow cooker lid during cooking - it adds time
  • Different BBQ sauce brands vary in consistency - adjust liquid as needed
  • For spicy version, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to sauce mixture
  • Use frozen chicken only if fully thawed first for food safety
Equipment Needed: 4-6 quart slow cooker, mixing bowl, whisk, two forks for shredding
Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 285
  • Protein: 35g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 920mg