Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful shredded chicken with minimal effort. The combination of barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, and brown sugar creates a sweet and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with the cooked chicken. Serve it on sandwich buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot: Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken and mix it back into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Let it absorb flavors: Allow the shredded chicken to sit on warm for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the BBQ chicken on sandwich buns, over rice, or with your preferred sides.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
