The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken, a simple yet delicious recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy slow cooker dish combines tender, shredded chicken with a mouthwatering blend of barbecue sauce and Italian dressing, creating a flavor explosion that pairs beautifully with buns, salads, or tacos. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place them in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until well-blended.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the 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 directly in the crockpot using two forks to mix it with the sauce.
- Serve on buns or as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg