Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

4.75 from 32 votes

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken is an easy pulled chicken recipe made right in your slow cooker. There are only six ingredients in this quick and flavorful recipe which makes it perfect for a simple dinner or your next potluck.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup brown sugar
2 cloves minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Lay the chicken into the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce with all other ingredients and pour over chicken in the crock pot.
1 cup BBQ sauce, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, salt & pepper
Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH.
Once done, shred for pulled chicken or leave whole and serve with sides.

Notes

Don’t use frozen chicken in the slow cooker—it may not heat up quickly enough to kill bacteria safely.
Cook boneless chicken on LOW for 4–6 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours; bone-in pieces may need more time.
Serve BBQ pulled chicken on a sturdy bun with sides like mac and cheese, potato salad, baked potatoes, or even zucchini skins.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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