SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN

5 from 1 vote

This slow cooker BBQ chicken is incredible! Not only is it incredibly flavorful, but it's also easy to make with minimal effort for maximum flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bbq shredded chicken slow cooker, shredded bbq chicken in slow cooker, slow cooker bbq chicken

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1.5-2.5 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast
1/3 cup diced white or sweet onion
15 ounces of your favorite BBQ sauce or try our homemade smoky BBQ sauce

Instructions

Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker. Then, add the diced onion and BBQ sauce to the slow cooker.
Lightly mix or make sure the chicken is submerged in the sauce.
Place the lid on the slow cooker. Slow cook the BBQ chicken for 3-4 hours on low, or until the chicken is fully cooked. The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken with two forks.
Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and mix to incorporate it with the sauce.
Let the chicken simmer on low for at least 10-15 more minutes before serving and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: Store leftovers of this BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Ways To Shred Chicken: You can shred the cooked chicken on a cutting board using two forks. Or, place it in a stand mixer on low to shred it. Also, you could use a hand mixer on low.
Sugar-Free Option: To make this recipe sugar-free, use your favorite sugar-free BBQ sauce or a sugar-free sweetener when making our homemade BBQ sauce.

The calories and WW points are based on making our homemade BBQ sauce with a sugar-free sweetener. We hope you give it a try, it’s super delicious! However, if you don’t want to make it use your favorite BBQ sauce.

WW Points: 0 points per serving

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