Description
Slow cooker BBQ chicken is a flavorful and tender dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering feast, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Barbecue Sauce: 1 cup
- Onion: 1 medium, sliced
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and have them within reach.
- Prepare the chicken by placing it at the bottom of the slow cooker and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix the barbecue sauce in a bowl, adding any additional flavors if desired.
- Combine the sliced onions and minced garlic over the chicken, then drizzle the barbecue sauce on top.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce and onions.
Notes
- For a different flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce before cooking can enhance the flavor.
- Adding fresh herbs or spices can elevate the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, BBQ chicken, easy recipe, family dinner, meal prep