Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken. Tender, juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich barbecue sauce create a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy delicious aromas wafting through your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (thick and flavorful)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and sliced onions over the chicken.
- Pour barbecue sauce generously over the chicken and add chicken broth for moisture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and brown sugar for added sweetness.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing well with the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can customize this dish by swapping out chicken for pork or turkey, using different types of barbecue sauces, or adding chopped vegetables for extra nutrition.