Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a simple yet delicious dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a savory delight, infused with rich barbecue flavors.
- Author: Mason Recipes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 1 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot without overlapping.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks; return it to the pot and mix with any remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce for at least an hour before cooking. You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Experiment with different barbecue sauces for unique flavor profiles.