Description
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a simple yet delicious dish that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Imagine serving it on toasted buns, over fluffy rice, or tossed in a fresh salad—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and layer with chopped onions.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) over chicken.
- Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks; stir to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Experiment with various barbecue sauces for unique flavors. Add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition. For added sweetness, toss in some pineapple chunks.