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Crockpot cooked bbq chicken in a seeded burger bun with coleslaw

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (2 Ingredients)

Jack Slobodian
This tender slow cooker BBQ chicken is perfect for those days when you want a simple, hands-off meal. With just 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep, this recipe is incredibly easy. Serve it with your favorite smoky BBQ sauce, soft buns, and coleslaw for an effortless indoor BBQ meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Chicken breasts
  • 14 ounce BBQ sauce (about 1 ¾ cups)

Serving Suggestions (Optionally)

  • 6 Buns
  • 6 ounce Coleslaw

Instructions
 

  • In the slow cooker, add the BBQ sauce.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker, flipping them gently to ensure each breast is fully coated with the BBQ sauce.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
  • To avoid scratching the slow cooker, remove one chicken breast at a time and place it in a bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Repeat this step with the remaining chicken breasts.
  • Stir the shredded chicken into the remaining BBQ sauce in the slow cooker until well mixed.
  • Serve the BBQ chicken on soft buns with coleslaw, or enjoy as desired.

Notes

Garlic BBQ Chicken: Make this garlic BBQ chicken by mixing in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic with the BBQ sauce before cooking.
BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite BBQ sauce for the best flavor. Smoky BBQ sauces complement this dish perfectly.
Serving Suggestions: This BBQ chicken is great for sandwiches, wraps, or even served over rice or salad.
Nutrients: The nutrient label does not include serving suggestions (coleslaw and buns). 
Storage: Leftover BBQ chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding more BBQ sauce if needed.
Cooking Tip: For extra tender chicken, cook on low. 

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 36gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1424mgPotassium: 594mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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