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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken: Tender, Juicy Bliss for Easy Meals

Crockpot BBQ Chicken offers tender, juicy bliss with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Italian Dressing optional
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crockpot BBQ Chicken
  1. Prep the Crockpot: Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick spray or line it with a disposable liner.
  2. Season Chicken: Place trimmed chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Mix the Sauce: Whisk together BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl until combined.
  4. Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or low for 5–6 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Shred Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot or remove it to shred separately and mix back with the sauce.
  6. Serve: Enjoy the Crockpot BBQ Chicken on buns, over rice, or in tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Monitor cooking time and internal temperature for best results. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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