Description
Super Simple Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with rich BBQ sauce, perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax. Serve on buns, in tacos, or over rice for a satisfying meal your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Pour BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken and aromatics.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks in the slow cooker, mixing well with juices.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg