Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken: Easy Slow Cooker Magic
A tender, smoky-sweet shredded chicken cooked in a low-sodium BBQ sauce and seasoned with a homemade or store-bought BBQ rub. Slow-cooked in the crockpot for 6-8 hours until juicy and flavorful, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or casual gatherings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 pounds (Use even-sized pieces for uniform cooking; chicken thighs can be used as an alternative.)
- BBQ rub (homemade or store-bought), 1/4 cup (Use a smoky-sweet blend; swap for a spicy rub to increase heat.)
- Chicken broth, 3/4 cup (Low-sodium broth controls salt; vegetable broth works for poultry-free diets.)
- BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought), 1 1/2 cups (Choose tangy, sweet, or spicy sauce to match preference; add hot sauce for extra heat.)
- Cooking spray, as needed (Coats the crockpot to prevent sticking; use oil spray or a light brush of oil.)
- Optional: salt and black pepper, to taste (Salt lightly if using low-sodium ingredients; season after shredding if needed.)
Instructions
- Coat the interior of a 4, 5 or 6 quart crockpot with cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with BBQ rub, pressing to coat.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or until the chicken falls apart.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir in BBQ sauce.
- Mix well; if time allows, let simmer on low for 1 additional hour for deeper flavor.
Notes
For poultry-free diets, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth
Adjust heat with a spicy BBQ rub or additional hot sauce
Serve on sandwich rolls, in tortillas, or as a topping for salads
Adjust heat with a spicy BBQ rub or additional hot sauce
Serve on sandwich rolls, in tortillas, or as a topping for salads
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgSugar: 4g
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