Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Tender and flavorful pulled chicken cooked in BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches and meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
Sauce Ingredients
- 1.25 cup barbecue sauce Recommended: Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing Fat-free preferred
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar Can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit for less sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Liberally spray the inside of a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use disposable liners.
- Season trimmed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until mixed.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts and cover the crockpot.
Cooking
- Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot to soak up the marinade.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.