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Crockpot BBQ chicken served on a plate with sauce and garnishments

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Enjoy tender pulled chicken coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, perfect for gatherings, game days, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off
  • 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce We love sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (fat-free recommended)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or use disposable liners.
  2. Season the trimmed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until combined.
  2. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, place the lid on the crockpot, and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
  3. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  4. Once fully cooked, serve the chicken whole or shred it right in the crockpot to soak up the marinade and BBQ sauce.

Notes

Enhance flavor with smoked paprika. Customize the BBQ sauce or add toppings like pickles or jalapeños for extra zest.