Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender, juicy chicken and a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce. With minimal preparation and the magic of slow cooking, this dish infuses your home with an irresistible aroma, making it perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner. Serve it on buns, over rice, or enjoy it straight from the pot—this versatile recipe will become a favorite for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Place chicken at the bottom and top with onions and garlic.
- Combine barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, then mix back into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra juiciness and flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Feel free to customize with your favorite spices or BBQ sauces. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for three months.