Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, offering succulent, shredded chicken bathed in a rich and tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these sandwiches are simple to prepare and make weeknight dinners a breeze. Just set your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together while you enjoy your day. Serve on soft brioche buns with your favorite toppings, and prepare for everyone to come back for seconds!
- 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 BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 brioche buns
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Top with chopped onion and sprinkle garlic powder over everything.
- Pour BBQ sauce and cider vinegar over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve on brioche buns with additional toppings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Experiment with different BBQ sauces to find your favorite flavor profile. For an added kick, include sliced jalapeños or serve with coleslaw for extra crunch.