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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

 Cost $8.34 recipe / $2.09 serving
4.70 from 13 votes
Seasoned chicken breast and tangy BBQ sauce are slow cooked until tender and delicious. Perfect for sandwiches, nachos, pizza, and more.
Author: Beth Moncel
Side view of Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken in the slow cooker with tongs.
Servings 4 1 cup each
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 2 hours 30 minutes
Total 2 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.20)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder ($0.10)
  • 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total) ($6.49)
  • 18 oz. BBQ sauce ($1.50)

Instructions 

  • Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then pour the BBQ sauce over top making sure the chicken is fully covered.
  • Place a lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2.5 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
  • After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken. If the chicken does not easily pull apart with the forks, let it cook a little longer.
  • Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on a bun, on nachos, over a baked potato, on pizza, or with your favorite meal.

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Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Tongs
  • Color Cutting Boards
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Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 33gFat: 5gSodium: 1777mgFiber: 2g
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