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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare tender, flavorful pulled chicken with minimal effort. Perfect for a busy day, the chicken is seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then slow cooked in rich BBQ sauce until it easily shreds. Serve it on buns, nachos, baked potatoes, or pizza for a versatile meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Sauce

  • 18 oz BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, mixing thoroughly to create a flavorful spice mix.
  2. Season the chicken: Sprinkle the prepared seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated for balanced flavor.
  3. Arrange chicken in slow cooker: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker evenly spaced, then pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken, covering it entirely to keep the meat moist and infuse it with the sauce’s flavor.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 2.5 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to pull apart the chicken breasts into shreds. If shredding is difficult, continue cooking for a little longer until very tender.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Use the pulled BBQ chicken as desired—serve it on buns, spread over nachos, atop a baked potato, on pizza, or alongside your favorite dishes for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use your favorite BBQ sauce or try a smoky or spicy variety to customize the taste.
  • If time is limited, cook on high for 2.5 hours instead of low.
  • Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Shredded chicken can be used in sandwiches, tacos, salads, or as a pizza topping.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-recipe/