Super Simple Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken
Super Simple Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken is a flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal. This tender chicken, simmered in tangy barbecue sauce, is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Enjoy the delightful aroma as it cooks, making it an effortless addition to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter sliced onions on top of the chicken.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken and onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with the sauce.
- Serve on buns, tacos, or over rice with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg