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Best Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken: Easy Tender Recipe

A mound of tender, shredded pulled chicken generously drizzled with rich barbecue sauce on a white plate.
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Make incredibly tender, juicy BBQ pulled chicken using your slow cooker. This easy recipe requires minimal effort and creates flavorful shredded chicken perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or classic pulled chicken sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl.
  6. Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well to coat it thoroughly with the remaining sauce.
  8. Cook for another 10 minutes on low to allow the chicken to absorb the sauce flavor.
  9. Serve hot on buns for pulled chicken sandwiches, or use for tacos and meal prep.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the sauce mixture.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken, then set the slow cooker to high and let the sauce reduce uncovered for 20-30 minutes before mixing the chicken back in.
  • This versatile chicken recipe is excellent for batch cooking and freezing for quick weeknight chicken dinners.

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