Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish combines juicy, tender chicken with a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as it cooks low and slow. Simply set your crockpot and forget it! Serve this crowd-pleaser on toasted buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 4 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion and seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot and top with chopped onions.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken evenly and drizzle with honey if using.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve warm as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to add bell peppers or swap out BBQ sauce for honey mustard or teriyaki for a unique twist. For extra flavor, sear the chicken briefly before putting it in the crockpot.