The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

ByCorey CreatedJune 27, 2014April 20, 2024 UpdatedApril 20, 2024

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This is going to be the easiest Crockpot BBQ chicken you have ever made. I’m not joking… this really is going to be the easiest BBQ chicken you have ever made. Since I first tested this recipe, it has made it’s way into our meal rotation almost weekly. It is just that good!

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Now, don’t get me wrong…nothing beats BBQ chicken straight off the grill. BUT, the flavors of this recipe can’t be beat and you don’t have to sweat over a hot grill.

Give it a try next week and I bet you will be converted to the crockpot-side 🙂

What size slow cooker should I use?

I used a 6qt slow cooker for this recipe. You could certainly use a smaller cooker if preferred, though I would advise against using a larger one. It’s important to note that some slow cookers require a minimum fill level to prevent damage, so be sure to consult your owner’s manual beforehand.

What kind of BBQ sauce should I use?

Our go-to is Sweet Baby Rays. But any of your favorite bbq sauces will work!

What should I serve as a side with this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe?

Some of our favorites are mac and cheese, potato salad, pasta salad, or cowboy caviar.

The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Season chicken breast lightly (a small pinch per breast) with some sea salt and place in your crockpot.
In a mixing bowl combine BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined.
Pour over chicken, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Once time is up, you can serve the breast whole, or shred with 2 forks. If shredding, recover and let cook in sauce for about 10-15 more minutes to soak up all that delish flavor.

Two BBQ Chicken sandwiches with a side of corn on the cob

Serve on buns, over rice, in wraps, on a salad or eat a plateful as is! Our favorite way is on fresh rolls, topped with coleslaw.

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The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Author Corey Valley

This is going to be the easiest BBQ chicken you have ever made. I’m not joking! Nothing beats the flavor. This is The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe ever!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

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Instructions

Season chicken breast lightly ( a small pinch per breast) with some sea salt and place in your crockpot.
In a mixing bowl combine BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined.
Pour over chicken, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours
Once time is up, you can serve the breast whole, or shred with 2 forks. If shredding, recover and let cook in sauce for about 10-15 more minutes to soak up all that delish flavor.
Serve on buns, over rice, in wraps, on a salad or eat a plateful as is! Our favorite way is on fresh rolls, topped with coleslaw.

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For this recipe, do you use liquid Italian dressing or the italian dressing mix?

Corey says:

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Liquid.

I absolutely LOVE this recipe! It is so easy and delicious! Thank you for sharing this

This recipe is a favorite of my family. First, they NEVER eat what I cook because my husband is a chef and they’ll only eat his food UNTIL I made this! Hes tried to replicate it and can’t (hehe) so it’s now called “Mommy’s Chicken” it is so quick and easy to make and perfect for full time working parents with little family time! We’re a family of 6 so I double the recipe and have enough for lunches the next day!

I made this exactly as written using Sweet Baby Ray’s and the brown sugar. It was a tad sweet but overall really tasty. I used a Costco rotisserie chicken 🙂 pulled all meat off and put in a Crock-Pot for 4 hours on low. I’ll make again. Thank you for sharing!