Description
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is incredibly tender, juicy, and loaded with sweet, tangy BBQ flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or rice bowls. A true set-it-and-forget-it meal that works for busy weeknights and meal prep alike.
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s or favorite)
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¼ cup Italian dressing
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Lightly season chicken with salt and place in slow cooker.
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In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Pour sauce over chicken and cover.
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Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours.
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Shred chicken using two forks or serve whole.
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Stir shredded chicken back into sauce and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes if desired.
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Serve on buns, over rice, in wraps, or on salads.
Notes
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Let the chicken rest in the sauce after shredding for maximum flavor.
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Use a sugar-free BBQ sauce for a lower-carb option.
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Easily doubled for batch cooking or entertaining.
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Chicken thighs may be used for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours (HIGH) or 6–7 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American