BBQ Shredded Chicken, made in the slow cooker, with five ingredients or less! You can throw the ingredients in the Crock Pot, head off to work and when you get home…BAM!! A homemade, healthy dinner on the table with only about 5-minutes of total work time.
Five ingredients or less?? Yes. But you can also make this with just two ingredients. Using the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a good quality BBQ sauce are a must. The Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and BBQ seasonings are optional.
Just put all the ingredients in the crockpot.
Put the lid on and go low and slow or high and quick(ish)!
Crock Pot BBQ Shredded Chicken
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3-pounds)
- 2-1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1-2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
Instructions
Spray the bottom and sides of your slow cooker pot with baking spray. Add one cup of the BBQ sauce to the bottom of the pot. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on top of the BBQ sauce. Season the chicken with one tablespoon of seasoning. Sprinkle the Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke over the chicken. Add the remaining 1-1/2 cups of BBQ on top of the chicken breasts, covering them completely.
Put the lid on and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when it is tender and easily shreddedbable with a fork.
Once chicken is done, remove the breasts from the Crock Pot and place in a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Use a large spoon to add your desired amount of BBQ sauce from the Crock Pot, over the shredded chicken.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays fresh (when stored for properly) for 4-5 days.
Eat this shredded chicken on your favorite roll…add cheese, tomato, or other veggies to make the ultimate sandwich. Low carbing it?? Just eat the shredded chicken with a side of steamed veggies (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, etc). Any side would go great with this chicken…it’s so versatile!
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10 Comments
Maria | kitchenathoskins
April 2, 2019 at 7:13 AMI make this recipe in instant pot but without the liquid smoke. What a brilliant idea to make it taste like the chicken spent time on the outdoor grill!!
Kelly
April 3, 2019 at 5:49 AMThank you Maria! The liquid smoke definitely adds a nice flavor. Try it next time 🙂 XOXO
Amy
April 2, 2019 at 10:16 AMMy son gets mad at me when I buy any BBQ sauce besides sweet baby ray! This is definitely something that he will slurp right up! Thanks!
Kelly
April 3, 2019 at 5:51 AMThanks Amy! Your son would TOTALLY love this BBQ pulled chicken then! It’s all about the sauce 🙂
The Baking ChocolaTess
April 3, 2019 at 10:11 AMSweet Baby Rays is the best! Sounds amazing with the liquid smoke too! Pinning! xo
Kelly
April 4, 2019 at 7:50 AMIt’s soon yummy Kim! And thanks for pinning! XOXO
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
April 3, 2019 at 10:15 AMSuch an easy dinner! Love it!
Kelly
April 4, 2019 at 7:51 AMThanks Kelsie!! XOXO
An Ordinary Mom
April 5, 2019 at 9:37 AMOne of my favorite easy dinners.
Kelly
April 9, 2019 at 7:41 AMI am all about the easy dinners 🙂