Slow Cooker Barbecue Shredded Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. Minimal prep and hands-off cooking make this shredded BBQ chicken perfect for sandwiches, tacos, salads, or busy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Slow cooker / Crock Pot
- Two forks
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 18 ounce bottle BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer in the bottom of the cooker.
- Season the chicken evenly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, making sure the pieces are well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is very tender and pulls apart easily.
- Remove the chicken from the cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir thoroughly so it soaks up the sauce, and then serve warm.