Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken | Easy Dump and Go Dinner
This slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken is a dump everything into the slow cooker and let it simmer until the meat is incredibly tender and juicy. Shred the chicken directly in the pot so it soaks up every drop of the bold, tangy sauce. This is my favorite effortless meal for feeding a hungry crowd on busy days!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or apple juice)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and all the dry spices until well combined.
- Coat and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, cover with the lid, and cook on High for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Shred: Once the chicken is tender, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker.
- Rest and Serve: Toss the shredded chicken in the warm sauce and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to soak up the juices before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg