Description
BBQ chicken in a crockpot delivers a delightful combination of tender, juicy chicken enveloped in rich, smoky barbecue sauce. This simple, hassle-free recipe makes weeknight dinners a breeze while filling your home with irresistible aromas. Perfect for family meals or casual gatherings, you can serve this versatile dish over rice, in sandwiches, or alongside salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer sliced onions over the chicken, then sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Pour barbecue sauce evenly over everything to ensure coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred chicken in the pot and mix with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded BBQ chicken
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like smoked paprika or chili powder. - Substitute boneless thighs for richer flavor. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.