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Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Pulled Chicken served with sides

Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Pulled Chicken

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This delicious slow-cooked pulled chicken combines sweet apple butter and tangy BBQ sauce for a tender, flavorful dish that’s perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided; recommended Baby Ray’s) Use 1 ½ cups for cooking and ½ cup to mix in before serving.
  • 1.5 cups apple butter Experiment with different apple varieties for distinct flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce, and apple butter.
  2. Cover and set the slow cooker to high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Once cooked, use a fork to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the remaining ½ cup of BBQ sauce until everything is well combined.
  5. Serve immediately or store for later!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

This dish is highly versatile: serve as is for a low-carb option, on toasted buns for sandwiches, or as a topping for wraps. Best paired with creamy mashed potatoes or coleslaw. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for about 3 months.
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