Description
Looking for a simple and delicious dinner idea? This crockpot shredded barbecue chicken breast recipe is a family favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let the magic happen! My kids request this at least twice per month but would eat it weekly!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving, if desired)
Instructions
- Add the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over the chicken.
- Add liquid: Pour chicken broth or water around (not directly on top of) the seasoned chicken).
- Add BBQ: Add half of the BBQ sauce on top of the chicken (reserve the rest until the chicken is cooked).
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
- Shred: Shred chicken using two forks.
- Add Remaining BBQ: Add the remaining BBQ sauce to the crockpot and stir. Let it warm for 10-15 minutes more.
- Serve: Enjoy this BBQ chicken on buns, in wraps, on salds, over rice or however you like!
