Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken
Ready to transform dinnertime with minimal effort? This Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken recipe is a flavor-packed, set-it-and-forget-it meal that's perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce, this dish is irresistibly delicious. The simple sauce combines barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a medley of pantry spices for a smoky, savory-sweet finish that perfectly complements the chicken. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few hours in the crock pot, you’ll have a versatile meal that can be served shredded on buns for sandwiches, over fluffy rice, or alongside your favorite sides like creamy coleslaw or roasted vegetables. Easy, convenient, and crowd-pleasing, this crock pot barbecue chicken is a recipe you'll turn to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or leave the breasts whole, depending on your preference.
Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to ensure even coating, and let it sit for about 10 minutes on the WARM setting to absorb more flavor.
Serve the barbecue chicken on hamburger buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides such as coleslaw or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1775 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 814 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
