The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken
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!
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 🙂
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.
Our go-to is Sweet Baby Rays. But any of your favorite bbq sauces will work!
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.
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
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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.
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This really is the Best Crock Pot BBQ Chicken! Made it tonight for the first time and everyone loved it! Followed directions exactly except used regular italian dressing instead of zesty. Turned out great! Shredded and served on burger buns. Will definitely be trying some of your other recipes. Thank you for sharing!
So happy to hear you loved it Jennifer!
I made this last night and served it on on buns with corn on the cob and roasted red potatoes. The chicken was f.a.n.t.a.s.t.i.c!!!! Seriously tasted like something that you would order from a bbq restaurant. it was a hit with the whole family. I will definitely be making this again!
this is the absolute easiest and best tasting bbq chicken recipe i’ve ever found! my kids and husband devour it and beg me to make it over and over!
anyone who reads this and has not tried it needs to cook it as soon as possible! lol
you will Not be disappointed!!!!
You can also substitute boneless pork for the chicken!! Yummy!!!
i used this recipe and cooked on low as i spent the day cleaning the house.
when it came time to shred the chicken I was thinking, “oh i messed up..” because i used chicken thighs rather than the breast, and the sauce was super liquidy.
Well, as I was shredding it i tasted it a bit and the taste itself was absolutely amazing. Once the meat was shredded and the sauce cooked in a bit more, it was the perfect consistency. This recipe was super easy and tasted absolutely amazing. I definitely recommend it 🙂
Yummy! Making this tomorrow. But will this recipe work in a 8 qt crockpot? Last time I made barbecue chicken, it burned and charred horribly because of how shallow my crockpot is. But I REALLY want to make this! Also, how many breasts is 2 pounds?
WOW that is a big crockpot! I would suggest maybe doubling the recipe and just freeze any leftovers for later. I am also afraid that the recipe might burn in such a huge crock. Chicken breast really do vary with size. Most packages of chicken will say how many pounds are in the pack you buy. But on average, most chicken breasts are 5-6 oz. I hope that helps 🙂
Thanks for the quick reply Corey! I could be wrong about the size..my crockpot looks alot like yours in shape and Appearence. IT’s a Hamilton Beach crockpot. If it is too Big though, how would I make this in the oven?