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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1,031 Comments

  1. Making this tonight, my little boy LOVES pulled chicken! With him playing All-Star baseball we never have time to cook a REAL meal, we have been living off freezer food and I just so happened to come across this recipe this morning! We don’t cook the chicken beforehand, correct?

    Reply

    1. *Nevermind on the cooking question, keeping the little man entertained inside waiting on his game this evening has made me crazy 😉 and I actually stopped and looked at the chicken picture. Oops!

    2. Haha. No worries at all Makenzie 🙂 I get mommy brain ALL the time. hehe. I hope you all enjoy the BBQ Chicken!

    3. I only have Zesty Italian in fridge. Does the Italian you use make a difference?

    4. Nope! Zesty is actually my favorite one to use!

  2. Do you think this sauce would work equally well work pork, for BBQ pork?

    Reply

    1. Yes! I bet it would be equally yummy 🙂

    1. It’s a flavor of salad dressing. It does consist of mostly olive oil, vinegar and Italian seasonings.

    2. would you happen to know the exact amounts i should put in??

    3. 5 stars
      Zesty Italian salad dressing is the name of the dressing, just like Ranch or Thousand Island. You would simply add 1/4 cup of it. If you don’t have dressing, you could still make this recipe; just skip the dressing and add water — less salt, anyway!

    4. Blanch Kwasiborski says:

      I have made this many times. And used many different Italian dressing’s the absolute best one for taste is “Paul Newman’s “ Italian dressing. This recipe also freezes well divided into containers. Love it over a baked potato.

  4. Was wondering if the brown sugar made it very sweet or do the other ingredients even it out? My husband doesn’t like very sweet things, such as baked beans.

    Reply

    1. Also wondering if I could cook on low for 7 or 8 hours instead of on high?

    2. I would do low for 6-7 hours so the chicken doesn’t dry out 🙂

    3. This was my question – putting food in the crockpot is such a convenience, but cooking for 3-4 hours isn’t so much when you work. Tough to be home at 2 to turn on a crock pot. : ) Thank you so much for the suggestion on the low temp!!

    4. Sarah, you could do this on low for 5-6 hours 🙂

    5. 5 stars
      I made this as written except that I had chicken thighs instead of breasts. It was easy and delicious! My husband and even my picky children are it and declared it yummy!! Thank you we will be making this again!

    6. I find bbq sauce to be sweet on it’s own…. so yes, this does have a sweet taste to it.

    7. 5 stars
      Literally just got done making this, taste AMAZING!!! And not at all too sweet! Flavors work great together, will.make again!

    8. Glad you loved it Jay 🙂

  5. WOW!!! This was my very first attempt at cooking with a slow cooker. Your recipe is truly the best!! 🙂 I choose to shred the chicken. … As another reviewer commented it made the kitchen smell incredible!! What a wonderful gift your blog is!! Thank-you for sharing it with all of us.

    Reply

    1. Awesome Kathleen! I am so glad you loved it 🙂 It is one of our favorites!

    2. Amber Douglas says:

      I would love to make this tonight but was wondering if I could do it with frozen chicken and if so how much longer would the cook time be?