Description
If you’re craving a hearty, flavorful meal with minimal effort, this Crockpot BBQ Chicken is your go-to recipe. Juicy shredded chicken slow-cooked in a smoky, sweet, and tangy barbecue sauce—this dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights and perfect for meal prep. Whether served on a bun, over rice, or inside a baked potato, it hits all the comfort food notes. This easy recipe is ideal for those looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy slow cooker recipes, easy food ideas, and weeknight-friendly meals that require zero fuss but deliver big taste.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1.5 cups BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker.
6. Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce until fully coated.
7. Serve on buns, over rice, or as desired.
Notes
You can use chicken thighs for extra juicy texture and richness.
Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months—great for future meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, BBQ chicken, easy dinner, slow cooker chicken, weeknight dinner