Today I’m sharing my favorite Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe Ever! This easy shredded chicken is simple to make with a delicious secret ingredient that makes it special! Perfect for dinner, a party, or a weeknight game day!
Be sure to try my homemade BBQ sauce for this recipe too!
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is an easy dinner idea!
You know I’m an easy girl for dinner. make it easy Slow cooking recipe And we all upped our dinner game. And this Crockpot Shredded Chicken recipe is just as perfect in the cooler weather months as summer by the pool. In short, this is a recipe for all year round.
Plus, I use a secret ingredient in my pulled chicken that really makes it special!
So what’s the secret ingredient to shredded barbecue chicken?
Okay, so it might look a little weird, but I swear it tastes so good! I add Italian salad dressing to my BBQ dressing, and a packet of dry Italian salad dressing mix, like Seasons Good.
The extra flavor that the Italian dressing adds doesn’t make it “Italian”, it just gives it an amazing combination of flavors that you would never think would work together…but they do!
Like I said, not only do I use ready-made Italian salad dressing, I throw in a packet of good seasonings to boost the flavor as well as being a shortcut to seasoning.
How to make barbecue chicken in your slow cooker
The preparation for this is literally 5 minutes. And since this is a crockpot recipe, once you turn it on, you’re good to go! It’s a true throw-and-go recipe…perfect for busy weekdays or feeding a crowd!
Add your chicken breast into the crockpot. Mix together the barbecue sauce, the Italian sauce, the dry Italian sauce, a little Worcestershire and a little garlic. Pour it on top and let it cook!
When done it will be soft enough to shred with 2 forks.
Side note – I researched you The difference between picked chicken and shredded chicken And I didn’t really find an answer! I guess pulled is usually used as “pulled pork” where you pull it on the bone. But in this case we’re not using bone-in chicken, so…I take it both ways!
What kind of BBQ sauce do you recommend for BBQ chicken?
There is no doubt that the quality of the barbecue sauce you use can make or break this recipe. And let’s be honest, some are better than others! I use Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce most of the time. It’s easy to find, and it’s a great packaged sauce. Of course, my homemade BBQ sauce is amazing in this too if you want to go that extra step! But here are some other brands that I really like:
- Trader Joe’s Kansas City BBQ Sauce
- Stubb’s original barbecue sauce
- Dave’s famous barbecue sauce
- Dinosaur BBQ Sauce
- Jack Daniel’s original barbecue sauce
- KC masterpiece
Do you cook it on low or high?
or! As with most slow cooker recipes, you have the option of a high or low setting. This recipe will cook on high in about 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7. Of course, all slow cookers heat up a little differently, but the time range listed in the recipe should be pretty spot on.
Can I use frozen chicken breast in the crock pot?
I know a lot of people do and say it works great, but I’ve never tried it with this recipe. As long as the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F, you should be fine, and of course this recipe cooks the chicken past that temperature because it is tender and can be shredded.
I imagine if you are using frozen brisket, you may need to add some cooking time!
Would boneless chicken thighs work?
Yes of course! They will add more fat to the shredded chicken, but it will work!
What else can you do with slow-cooked barbecue chicken?
This recipe is great served on buns as sandwiches with barbecue chicken. I like it with a little cola slaw for crunch! But don’t let that be the only option! Here are some more ideas for ways to enjoy Crockpot BBQ Chicken!
- stuffed with baked potato or sweet potato.
- In a tortilla as a taco with some shredded cabbage and shredded smoked gouda!
- BBQ Chicken Nachos!
- In a barbecue chicken salad.
- By himself!
Professional tip:
Shred your chicken easily by placing it in your bowl stand mixer Equipped with Connection to the oar at low speed for about 30 seconds. Works like a charm!
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect party food!
As I said above, this is a great weeknight dinner, especially when the family has busy schedules and everyone may need to eat dinner on the go. But this is a super dish to make for any type of party, game day, or gathering.
Can you double this recipe to feed a crowd?
Yes! This recipe can easily be doubled, but note that you’ll need to add some cooking time and you’ll want to rearrange the chicken at least once while it’s cooking to ensure all the chicken cooks evenly if it’s piled up!
Storage/freezer instructions:
This recipe does make a large batch, so if you have leftovers, store them sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the leftover BBQ chicken on the stove or in the microwave.
Freeze: It freezes so well. Just store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months!
How to submit:
- Plus with cabbage salad! Use your favorite coleslaw recipe, or pick up a container at the deli counter.
- Serve with Frito Corn Salad
- Cornbread as a side dish with barbecue chicken is the perfect match!
- Great BBQ with corn on the cob and save some time and make my Instant Pot Corn on the Cob!
Frequently asked questions about recipes:
Cooking chicken in a crockpot is easy. All you have to do is add the boneless chicken breast to the slow cooker, season to your liking with salt, pepper and garlic powder, cover with BBQ sauce and cook on high for 3 – 4 hours until the chicken is fork tender.
Yes, slow cookers are BPA free, FDA approved and safe to cook up to 400°F. They make cleaning extremely easy.
Yes, slow cookers are designed to cook raw meat safely. Be sure to set the timer and heat according to the type of meat.
Cooking chicken in a slow cooker can make it extra tender. If you cook too much chicken in the crock pot, it can end up drying out once all the moisture is gone. But it will take quite a long time.
The sugar in the barbecue sauce can burn in the slow cooker if it stays in the slow cooker too long or if the heat is too high. Stir the contents of the slow cooker once or twice during cooking if you notice that the barbecue sauce is burning.
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Description
This writer An easy recipe for BBQ chicken It’s a great light dinner, or perfect for a party!
- 3 A kilogram of boneless chicken breast, about 6 breasts
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 (0.7 oz.) dry Italian sauce mix, like Seasons Good
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
- Place the whole chicken breast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, Italian sauce, dry Italian sauce mix, Worcestershire and garlic. Pour it on top of the chicken.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours until the chicken crumbles easily.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker, or remove the chicken breast, grate separately and return to slow cooking. Stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve hot
Remarks
Keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
diet
- Serving size:
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24 grams
- sodium: 795.3 mg
- Fat: 10.9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29 grams
- protein: 38.9 grams
- Cholesterol: 124.1 mg
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