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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

A set-it-and-forget-it BBQ chicken dish that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lb chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
  • 0.5 onion onion (finely diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim off any excess fat from the chicken breasts.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Mix Sauce
  1. Combine the BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
Cooking
  1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot and mix with the sauce.

Notes

Serve on toasted burger buns or fluffy rice. Pair with coleslaw for added crunch. Can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.