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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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A simple and satisfying slow-cooked BBQ chicken dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Trim off any excess fat before cooking
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Feel free to swap with your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Add an extra tablespoon for a sweeter flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  2. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it.
  3. Return the shredded chicken back to the crockpot and stir it with the remaining sauce to mix well.
  4. Allow the chicken to cook for an additional 15–20 minutes to absorb all those flavors.
Serving
  1. Serve the BBQ chicken on buns, over rice, or with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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