Crockpot BBQ Chicken
A simple and delicious BBQ chicken recipe cooked in the crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off Trim off any excess fat for a healthier meal.
- 1.25 cups barbecue sauce (We love sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ) Feel free to use different barbecue sauces for flavor variation.
- 0.5 cups Italian dressing (fat-free recommended) Used for added moisture and flavor.
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds a depth of flavor.
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar Can be reduced to 1/8 cup or omitted for less sweetness.
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper, to taste Season the chicken liberally.
Instructions
Preparation
- Liberally spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the trimmed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cooking
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Serving
- Once fully cooked, serve the chicken whole or shred it with two forks right in the crockpot.
- Serve on buns for pulled chicken sandwiches, or over rice, salad, tacos, nachos, or by itself.
Notes
If you have leftovers, let the chicken cool down before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm up in the microwave or stovetop.