Crockpot BBQ Chicken
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is one of the easiest dinners you can make with just a few simple ingredients. Tender chicken slow cooks in a flavorful BBQ sauce mixture until it’s perfectly juicy and easy to shred. Serve it on sandwiches, baked potatoes, rice, or in wraps for a simple family dinner that practically cooks itself.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, (or thighs)
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Directions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings.
- Pour sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6 hours
- High: 4 hours
- Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir to coat well in sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sear the chicken briefly before placing in the crockpot.
If sauce is thin after shredding, remove lid and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes to thicken.
Freezes beautifully for meal prep.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 327 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 91 mg | Sodium: 1050 mg | Potassium: 771 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 26 g | Vitamin A: 163 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 40 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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