Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwiches
Sink your teeth into these irresistible Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s perfect for any gathering or easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a rich blend of BBQ sauce, aromatic seasonings, and savory onions, then shredded and coated in sauce for a juicy, flavor-packed filling. This recipe is as convenient as it is delicious, utilizing a slow cooker to infuse every bite with bold, smoky goodness. Serve the saucy chicken on toasted burger buns, and don’t forget a crunchy coleslaw topping to take these sandwiches to the next level. With only 10 minutes of prep and enough to serve the whole family, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation! Keywords: shredded BBQ chicken, slow cooker sandwiches, easy dinner recipes, BBQ chicken sandwiches with coleslaw.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken breasts
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 medium (sliced) Yellow onion
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 pieces Burger buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a slow cooker, add the sliced onion to form a bed at the bottom.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the onion slices.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken to help keep it moist during cooking.
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Discard the cooking liquid from the slow cooker, but keep the cooked onions.
Return the shredded chicken and cooked onions to the slow cooker. Add the BBQ sauce and stir until all the chicken is evenly coated.
Set the slow cooker to 'keep warm' and allow the BBQ chicken to absorb the sauce for 15-20 minutes.
Toast the burger buns if desired for added texture and flavor.
Assemble the sandwiches by spooning the shredded BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw if you like, then place the top bun over the filling.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.6 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 7562 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.5 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.6 g | ||
| Protein | 321.1 g | 642% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2347 mg | 50% | |
*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.
