Description
This Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue recipe is a delicious and easy way to make tender, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for sandwiches or as a main dish. With a tangy barbecue sauce and a hint of smokiness, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sandwich buns or rolls for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it, return to the slow cooker, and cook for 15–20 more minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- This dish freezes well and is great for leftovers in sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
