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Crockpot bbq pulled chicken on a burger bun with cole slaw.

Easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Casey Rooney
This Easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is made with simple ingredients, but packed full of delicious flavor! There are so many ways to serve it and for us, it's a go-to dinner option on busy weeknights! It's also an easy meal to whip up for parties and family gatherings.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced can sub 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce Use your favorite BBQ sauce--we love Sweet Baby Rays
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar can sub apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Prep: In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Set aside.
  • Place & Pour: In the bottom of the slow cooker, place chicken breasts, sliced onions and minced garlic. Pour BBQ sauce mixture over the top of the chicken.
  • Slow Cook: Cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 160-165°F and is fall apart tender (easily shreds with a fork).
  • Shred: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board on in a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken (for more ways to shred the chicken, see Notes below).
    Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

How to shred chicken:
  1. Easiest Way--Two Forks: Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and use two large forks to shred OR shred it directly in the slow cooker.
  2. Most Finely Shredded and Pretty Way -- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer: Place cooked chicken in a large, deep bowl. Use a hand mixer on low speed to gently break apart the chicken--this method works like a charm! You can also use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on low. 
 
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 52gFat: 3.2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 912mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 13gCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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