Crock Pot Pulled Chicken
This Crock Pot Pulled Chicken is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and weekend gatherings alike. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce infused with the flavors of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoky paprika, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this effortless dish lets your slow cooker do all the work, creating moist, flavor-packed chicken that practically shreds itself. Serve it on fluffy buns for classic pulled chicken sandwiches, tuck it into tacos, or spoon it over a plate of rice for a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you're feeding a crowd or prepping leftovers for the week, this easy crock pot recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for BBQ lovers!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 3
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
Step 4
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Step 5
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board.
Step 6
Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces.
Step 7
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and mix it well with the sauce to coat evenly.
Step 8
Serve the pulled chicken hot on buns, in tacos, over rice, or alongside your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1351.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2073.2 |
| Total Fat 34.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 771.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6190.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.8g | |
| Protein 286.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 242.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3222.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories