Shredded BBQ Chicken
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this easy and flavorful Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a smoky and slightly spicy blend of paprika and cayenne, then seared to golden perfection before slow-cooking in a rich medley of barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and sautéed aromatic onions and garlic. After hours of gentle cooking, the chicken is shredded and soaked in its own tangy, savory sauce for irresistible flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and set-it-and-forget-it simplicity, this dish is a sure-fire hit for game days, family dinners, or hearty sandwiches and tacos. Perfectly versatile and utterly delicious, this shredded BBQ chicken recipe is your new go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups bbq sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker with the chicken.
Pour the barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring that the chicken is well coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and easy to shred with a fork.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
Let the chicken sit in the slow cooker for an additional 15 minutes on low to absorb more of the sauce.
Serve the shredded bbq chicken on buns, in tacos, or with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 5049 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.7 g | ||
| Protein | 301.4 g | 603% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3819 mg | 81% | |
*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.
