Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Chicken – Tender, Juicy, Flavour
This Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Chicken combines tender chicken breasts, smoky barbecue sauce, and savory seasonings for a juicy and flavorful meal. Perfect for sandwiches, meal prep, parties, and easy family dinners, this recipe requires minimal effort and delivers delicious results every time.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Barbecue Sauce
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
Instructions
- Lightly spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika over the chicken.
- In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.Stir until well blended.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.Cover with the lid.Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.Shred using two forks.Return shredded chicken to the sauce.Stir until coated.
- Serve on toasted buns.Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired.Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Cooking on Low produces the most tender results.
- Shred the chicken while it's still warm.
- Leftovers store well for meal prep.
- The sauce thickens as it rests.
- Great for sandwiches and wraps.
- Freezes beautifully.