The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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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

  1. Season chicken breast lightly (a small pinch per breast)  with some sea salt and place in your crockpot.raw chicken inside crockpot
  2. In a mixing bowl combine BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined.Sauce and seasoning in a bowl
  3. Pour over chicken, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken - chicken stopped with sauce and seasoning
  4. 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.
BBQ Chicken in a slow cooker
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!
6
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste

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.
    Zesty Crockpot BBQ Chicken - Step 4

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Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 719mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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1,072 Comments

  1. Kathy Jordan says:

    5 stars
    This was wonderful, even made it using pork chops

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  2. Other than coleslaw- what else could I put on the pulled chicken??? ( has anyone put it in an egg roll and deep fried it? I would love some suggestions….. thanks ! ❤️❤️⭕️

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    1. Courtney Riedel says:

      Annie, we’ve used just pickles on top or made it into nachos with cheese, sour cream, etc. it’s so good.

  3. 4 stars
    I started with frozen chicken breasts andall the sauce on Low in the morning. They were perfect by dinner – I shredded the meat and served with mashed potatoes.

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  4. 5 stars
    This BBQ chicken recipe is AMAZING!!!

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  5. 5 stars
    This chicken turned out SO. GOOD. I added garlic and herb and brown sugar bourbon seasoning along with a little dried minced onion. I also cooked on low for 6 hrs the second time I made it and found that to be really nice and tender. Thank you so much for sharing this delicious and easy recipe! It’s a new staple for our “I’m not a cook” household 🙂

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