Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or sandwiches. With just chicken, BBQ sauce, and simple seasonings, it’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers tender, saucy pulled chicken every time.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add BBQ sauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes on warm before serving.
Notes
- Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw for a classic BBQ sandwich.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Adjust BBQ sauce sweetness and smokiness to your preference.