Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that transforms any meal into a flavorful feast. This dish features tender, shredded chicken bathed in a rich and tangy barbecue sauce. It’s perfect for busy days or gatherings, as it cooks effortlessly in your crockpot while you go about your day. Serve it on buns or tacos with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and cider vinegar; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve on buns or tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken overnight in the barbecue sauce before cooking. Feel free to substitute chicken with pork or jackfruit for a vegetarian option.