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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is an easy recipe that requires just a few ingredients. Toss everything into your crock pot and you'll be rewarded with tender, juicy, flavorful chicken. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and more!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken, crock pot bbq chicken, pulled chicken, slow cooker chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 382
Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts OR boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce any kind
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Line slow cooker with a slow cooker liner (if using). Place chicken breasts in the bottom of slow cooker and top with sliced onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and paprika. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours OR on high for 3-4 hours. 
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir with sauce until well-combined. Serve on toasted buns, if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe made in my 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Chicken will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • See my tips and tricks for making this Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken above the recipe box.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1158mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg