Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe + video
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe + video
This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is juicy and delicious. It’s super easy and perfect for holidays, parties and potlucks!
You can sit back and enjoy BBQ pulled chicken any time of the year for a taste of summer. Because it’s a classic slow cooker recipe, it’s easy and won’t heat up the house. Try this smoky meat with a simple coleslaw, corn on the cob, and fruit salad.
Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken
I love a good pulled pork sandwich. This chicken breast version is super easy and super delicious! This is a great dinner option for large gatherings or parties.
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are especially delicious on buns with cabbage slaw.
It’s a weeknight win with juicy shredded pork and a smoky sweet sauce. You can get all of this by pouring some chicken and BBQ sauce into a crock pot. This is one of those great sets, forget it’s a slow cooker meal!
How to Make Pulled Chicken
combine. Add BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and garlic powder to slow cooker and toss to combine.
coat. Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker, making sure to coat the chicken with the sauce on all sides.
Cook. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
shredded. Shred the chicken and serve hot.
Recipe Tips
Do not overcook: The crock pot is a great way to start and forget about dinner. However, you can overcook food in a saucepan. Overcooked chicken can become dry and tough. To keep this recipe moist and tender, cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
tip: For easy cleaning, use a crockpot liner. đ
Planning, Storage + Service
How much should I plan to do? Plan on 1/4 pound of chicken per person. One pound of chicken will yield about 2 cups of pulled chicken. When you’re making it for a large group, don’t worry if you overestimate so you don’t run out of food. You can always freeze any leftover chicken for later use.
storage: Place leftover chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4-5 days or 2 months.
Services for: Shredded chicken is most often served on hamburgers, but you can also use: slider buns, tortillas, pita, nachos and even rice!
Serve: Here are some of our favorite side dishes to use with pulled chicken…
For more chicken recipes, check out:
main course
American food
10 servings
Calories 389 kcal
by Lil’ Luna
- 4 lbs chicken breast Boneless and skinless
- 3 cups BBQ sauce we prefer Sweet Baby Ray’s
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Add BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and garlic powder to slow cooker and toss to combine.
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Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker, making sure to coat the chicken with the sauce on all sides.
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Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
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Shred the chicken and serve hot.