The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)
Experience the ultimate comfort food with The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken, an easy and delicious recipe that transforms simple chicken breasts into tender, flavorful pulled chicken. Perfect for any occasion—be it family dinners, game days, or casual gatherings—this slow cooker dish requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste. With just a few ingredients and effortless steps, you can enjoy the rich BBQ flavor that pairs beautifully with sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this versatile recipe is guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 2.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (fat-free)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (adjustable)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or line it with a disposable liner.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place them in the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot to soak up more sauce.
- Serve on buns for sandwiches or use as a topping for tacos, salads, or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg