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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

This almost completely hands-off Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe makes meal prep a breeze! Barbecue sauce-drenched chicken breasts are cooked low and slow in a crockpot to give you fall-apart tender chicken that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. chicken breast 3 breasts
  • 18 oz. bbq sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk the bbq sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and salt together, then pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, then stir so it’s fully covered in the sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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