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Crockpot Barbecue Chicken is perfect when you can’t get out to the grill. This sweet and saucy recipe is easy to make and has all the flavor of low and slow barbecue.
I love my slow cooker. I know that the Instant Pot is all the rage these days (and I love that too!), but there’s something to be said for a meal that’s cooked at a lower temperature all day long. This easy Crockpot Barbecue Chicken recipe is delicious with a sweet and spicy finish. I know you’ll love it.
Shopping List
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- store- bought or homemade BBQ sauce – I use my favorite Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- brown sugar
- smoked paprika (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
How to make Crockpot Barbecue Chicken
1. In a large slow cooker, add sauces, brown sugar, and spices. Stir to combine.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the crock and pour the sauce on top.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
4. When the chicken is done cooking, shred it using two forks.
Chicken should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov.
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes to Try
If you love making your own BBQ Sauce, you have to try out my Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce recipe. I think it’s just about PERFECT for chicken, beef, pork and more. Here are some other recipes you might enjoy:
Ways to Use Shredded Barbecue Chicken
There are so many ways to use this chicken that it’s worth making a double batch and freezing some of it!
- Add it to a big tasty salad for loads of flavor and protein.
- Grab some rolls to make sliders and serve with coleslaw on the side.
- Create BBQ chicken tacos and serve with Mango Salsa.
- Serve over pasta with lots of melted mozzarella cheese.
- Add a pile of the chicken on top of a baked potato with sour cream, cheese and chives.
- Top a pizza with BBQ sauce, and layer on the BBQ chicken, shredded cheese and thinly sliced red onions.
Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe
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Crockpot Barbecue Chicken
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- smoked paprika (optional) to taste
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, add the BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Then, add the chicken breasts to the crock and spoon the sauce mixture over the top.
- Secure the cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
- When the chicken is done cooking, carefully shred it using two forks. Alternatively, you can put it into a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to break up the meat.
Notes
- Frozen chicken breast should be thawed before being cooked in a slow cooker.
- We do not recommend cooking chicken from frozen.
- Chicken should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov.
- This can also be cooked on low for 6-1/2 hours.
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