Amazing Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken (2 Minutes Prep)
This is a super easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe that requires only two minutes of prep time. You get tender, flavorful pulled chicken perfect for sandwiches or topping other dishes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 - 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 8 hours 2 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, water or broth, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss it with the cooking liquid until fully coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
- If the sauce seems too thin after shredding, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking on high to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce based on your preference for sweetness or spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg