The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken): Set It and Forget It
The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a tender, juicy pulled chicken recipe slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce—perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chicken in bottom of crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken.
- Cook on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in crockpot and mix with sauce.
- Serve on buns, rice, tacos, or salad.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Shredding in the crockpot keeps chicken extra juicy.
- Works great for meal prep and freezing.