Description
BBQ Chicken in the Crockpot is a delicious and effortless dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a smoky, sweet delight. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this hands-off recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. Picture juicy, flavorful bites served on buns or alongside fluffy rice and fresh coleslaw—this meal will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, and smoked paprika; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in BBQ sauce before cooking. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to make it a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.