Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is a must-try comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish. This easy recipe combines tender, shredded chicken with a flavorful BBQ sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings or game night. With minimal prep and hands-free cooking, you can enjoy delicious pulled chicken on sandwiches, tacos, or salads in no time. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Slice the onion and smash the garlic cloves.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer the sliced onions and smashed garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in the BBQ sauce and chicken broth until everything is well coated.
- Season with smoked paprika and cumin.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks inside the crockpot and mix with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken overnight for extra flavor. Experiment with different BBQ sauces or add spices like cayenne for heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.