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!

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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.

Want even MORE crockpot ideas? Make sure to check out my 30 EASY CROCKPOT MEALS!

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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 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. Love this recipe!!! Have made it many times now. I am hosting a party and want to double (maybe triple) the recipe… Do I double (triple?) all ingredients? What about cooking time? When I make the recipe as is, I cook it for 3.5 hours and it comes out perfect… Would I need to increase the cooking time if all ingredients were doubled/tripled? If so, how much? Please respond! Don’t want to mess it up! Thank you!!! 🙂

    1. Yes double recipe but not the time. Maybe add on an hour or so.

  2. Hi I was wondering if this would be safe to make into a freezer meal?

  3. I can’t wait to try this out for my NYE party, since I haven’t made it before . Would it work with Mini Brioche slider buns of be too sweet? I also need a recommendation for what type of coleslaw would work . I am even consider cheddar as a garnish but would love your input ! Thank you !

    1. Brioche sliders would be yummy. As for the coleslaw, any coleslaw will work great for this.

  4. Christine says:

    I m. Curious, do u recommend washing the chicken 1st? I want to know how many ppl do wash their chicken before cooking it .

    1. 5 stars
      Hello. I always rinse chicken before I cook it.

  5. Kathy Hurt says:

    5 stars
    I have made this twice. Such a great chicken recipe. My husband doesn’t care for chicken but he absolutely loves this. I make it according to the directions and I also use Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce. Put it on buns or sliders and it is simply perfection. Thanks so much for sharing!