Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe, perfect for busy families seeking a delicious and effortless meal. This dish features tender, shredded chicken simmered to perfection in a rich barbecue sauce, creating a sweet and smoky flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Serve it on fluffy sandwiches, toss it into wraps, or enjoy it atop fresh salads—the possibilities are endless! Whether you’re feeding a crowd at a weekend gathering or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With minimal prep time and cleanup, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1¾ cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard for each chicken breast
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter (cut into pats)
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), minced garlic, and sliced onion until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot. Add yellow mustard on top of each breast followed by ranch seasoning.
- Place pats of butter on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or high for 3 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred with two forks before returning to the pot; stir to combine with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 5 hours / High for 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg