Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)
Tender, flavorful chicken that falls apart beautifully, soaking up a delicious barbecue sauce for a perfect weeknight meal or weekend gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine with Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours until cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pulled chicken on sandwiches, salads, or tacos.
Notes
Great for meal prep and versatile for different serving options.