Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is a mouthwatering comfort food that fills your home with delightful aromas. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in rich barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches or served over rice. Ideal for busy weeknights and casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees flavorful results with minimal cleanup. Experience the joy of sharing this delectable dish with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crockpot. Layer with onions, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth.
- Pour BBQ sauce generously over the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve on toasted buns or over rice, garnished with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different types of BBQ sauces or add spices like smoked paprika. You can include veggies like bell peppers or carrots for a complete meal.