Description
BBQ Chicken in the Crockpot is the ultimate comfort food that brings family and friends together. This easy, hands-off recipe features tender, flavorful chicken simmered in a smoky, tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, serve it on buns, salads, or rice for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and garlic.
- Optional: Sear each chicken breast in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot, layering with sliced onions and garlic.
- Pour BBQ sauce and chicken broth over the top; season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot and serve on toasted buns or as part of a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg