Shredded BBQ Chicken Crockpot Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and smoky goodness of shredded BBQ chicken cooked effortlessly in a crockpot. This tender, juicy dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have a delicious meal that can be served in various ways—on sandwiches, in tacos, or simply on its own with sides. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make culinary delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add to crockpot: Place diced onion at the bottom of the crockpot and add chicken breasts.
- Pour in BBQ sauce: Generously cover the chicken with BBQ sauce and splash cider vinegar over it.
- Season it up: Sprinkle smoked paprika and black pepper over everything.
- Cook: Cover and set on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, shred chicken in the pot using two forks until mixed well with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg