The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with my Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe! This easy-to-make pulled chicken dish is bursting with flavor and tenderness, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or a hearty dinner. Just set it in your slow cooker and let it transform into mouthwatering BBQ goodness. Enjoy the convenience of a fuss-free meal that your whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: High – 2.5 to 3 hours / Low – 5 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (fat-free recommended)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (optional: reduce to 1/8 cup)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder; place in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Shred chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot to absorb the flavors.
- Serve on buns for delicious BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches or use as a topping for pizzas, salads, tacos, nachos, or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg