Description
Shredded BBQ Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe) is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce, creating a flavorful meal that everyone will love. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy this hearty dish with just a few simple ingredients. Serve it on sandwiches, tacos, or over rice for versatile meal options that will satisfy both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle (18 oz) Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chipotle chili powder
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and set to low.
- In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and spices until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve on toasted buns or alongside rice for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg