Crockpot Pulled Bbq Chicken
Tender, juicy, and brimming with bold smoky-sweet flavors, Crockpot Pulled BBQ Chicken is the ultimate fuss-free recipe for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings. This easy slow-cooker dish features boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a tangy barbecue sauce blend enhanced with apple cider vinegar, smoky paprika, and a touch of garlic powder. The addition of diced yellow onion and optional red pepper flakes gives it a flavor-packed, slightly zesty kick. Simply set it and forget it—let the crockpot do all the work until the chicken is fall-apart tender and ready to be shredded. Perfect for sandwich buns, tacos, or served over rice, this versatile pulled BBQ chicken is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, with just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s an irresistible time-saver for busy days!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons optional red pepper flakes (for heat)
Directions
Step 1
1. Place the diced onion at the bottom of the crockpot to create a flavorful base.
Step 2
2. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the onions in a single layer.
Step 3
3. In a small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
Step 4
4. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 5
5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Step 6
6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove the breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks.
Step 7
7. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce, ensuring it is fully coated.
Step 8
8. Let the pulled chicken sit on 'warm' for 10–15 minutes to soak up more flavor before serving.
Step 9
9. Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on sandwich buns, over rice, or in tacos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1587.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2277.8 |
| Total Fat 35.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 771.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7520.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 140.9g | |
| Protein 288.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 284.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3648.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories