Pulled BBQ Chicken
Get ready to savor the smoky, tangy, and irresistibly tender flavors of homemade Pulled BBQ Chicken! This easy slow cooker recipe transforms boneless chicken breasts into a juicy, flavorful masterpiece steeped in rich barbecue sauce. Featuring smoky paprika, cayenne pepper, and a touch of garlic, every bite packs a punch of Southern-inspired goodness. The chicken is slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring it’s effortlessly shredded and infused with bold, savory juices. Best of all, this dish is versatile—serve it piled high on sandwich buns, tucked into tacos, or alongside your favorite sides for a crowd-pleasing meal. With minimal prep time and only a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, Pulled BBQ Chicken is your go-to recipe for satisfying comfort food made easy. Perfect for family dinners, game day spreads, or potluck gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic into a slow cooker.
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the chicken.
Pour the BBQ sauce and chicken broth over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on sandwich buns or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 4772 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.5 g | ||
| Protein | 299.8 g | 600% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3727 mg | 79% | |
*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.
