Crockpot BBQ Chicken
A simple and delicious BBQ chicken recipe that cooks in a crockpot, perfect for busy days and versatile for serving in various dishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ recommended)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (fat-free is a good option)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit if less sweet)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or use disposable liners.
- Season the trimmed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until well mixed.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Once cooked, serve the chicken whole or shred it using two forks, ideally letting it soak up the extra sauce in the crockpot.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the pulled chicken on toasted buns for BBQ chicken sandwiches, pile it onto nachos, toss it in a salad, or use it as a filling for tacos.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight. Adjust the sweetness by changing the brown sugar amount or omit it entirely if desired. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly but not overdone.