Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

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This crockpot pulled chicken is so easy to make – everything just goes into the slow cooker without any special prep. It’s fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious. We put it on rolls with our coconut coleslaw and crisp dill pickle chips.

It was sweet, salty, savory and so satisfying. I invited my family over for crockpot bbq chicken sliders and everyone loved them. My son even asked for refills on the chicken (which is a big deal). l’m pretty sure all of the adults had seconds. Great reviews all around on this one! If the picture above hasn’t convinced you yet, the next one will!

This is a great way to make meat for company or your family when you don’t have time to stand over the stove. You can throw everything in your slow cooker before church and it’s ready when you come home. Such a treat! PS. the coleslaw can be made when you start the chicken – just refrigerate it until ready to serve..

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken:

3 lbs (about 5-6 count) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce (Try Homemade BBQ Sauce or Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ)
1/2 medium onion, grated (with juice)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp worchestershire sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

How to Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken:

1. Stir together all sauce ingredients in a 5-6 qt slow cooker.

2. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 – 7 hours. Chicken is done when cooked through and easy to shred

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

3. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred each breast using two forks. Place shredded chicken back in the crock pot and stir to coat with the yummy sauce

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com
↑↑↑ Wishing I had leftovers…

Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

4.99 from 1216 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Crockpot pulled bbq chicken
This slow cooker chicken is so easy to make - everything just goes into the crock pot without any special prep. It's fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious. Serve as is or in buns with the best coconut coleslaw (find the recipe on natashaskitchen.com) and dill pickle chips.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 if used in sandwiches

Instructions

  • Stir together all sauce ingredients in a 5-6 qt slow cooker.
  • Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Chicken is done when cooked through and easy to shred.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred each breast using two forks. Place shredded chicken back in the crock pot and stir to coat with the yummy sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

317kcal Calories26g Carbs37g Protein7g Fat1g Saturated Fat109mg Cholesterol770mg Sodium781mg Potassium1g Fiber21g Sugar171IU Vitamin A3mg Vitamin C33mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
317
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
770
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
781
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
171
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 317

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Serve in buns with the best coconut coleslaw and dill pickle chips. Yum!!

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

Crockpot BBQ Chicken - The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken! Fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious! | natashaskitchen.com

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  • Patti
    March 13, 2024

    Do you think I could use chicken tenders for this? If so, would I adjust the cooking time?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 13, 2024

      Hi Patti! I haven’t tried it with tenders yet. We’ve had people try this recipe with thighs, pork etc. and loved the results. You may have to adjust the cooking time a bit but it should be pretty close. Let us know if you experiment.

      Reply

  • Sharon
    March 12, 2024

    Do you think it would make a big difference in flavor if I used the Ray’s Hawaiian flavored BBQ sauce instead of Honey??

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 12, 2024

      Hi Sharon, I bet that could work, it may adjust it a but, If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.

      Reply

  • Courtney Muhammad
    March 11, 2024

    This recipe looks delicious! I’ve been looking for some different kinds of recipes to add to my list and to my recipe book. I cannot wait to try this out tomorrow and I will come back with my results.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 11, 2024

      Sounds good! I hope it becomes your new favorite!

      Reply

  • N.Wen
    March 2, 2024

    Which onion did you use? Yellow, Sweet, Red? I can’t wait to make this! Thanks!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 2, 2024

      A sweet or yellow onion works great. I hope you love the recipe!

      Reply

  • Judy
    February 10, 2024

    This looks fabulous. Can’t wait to make this. Can I use frozen chicken breast?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 10, 2024

      Hi Judy! You’d have to experiment with it. I worry that frozen chicken would water it down.

      Reply

    • JJ
      February 20, 2024

      Hi Judy- did you try the recipe with frozen chicken? Do you have suggestions on how to modify the recipe for frozen? Thanks for your ideas and thanks to Natasha for the recipe!

      Reply

  • Denise
    February 8, 2024

    I’m making this recipe for 18 people. Should I cut the chicken? Any suggestions?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 8, 2024

      Hi Denise! It will not serve 18. This recipe serves 8 people if used in sandwiches. You can increase the servings in the recipe card and it will convert the list for you.

      Reply

      • Denise
        February 9, 2024

        I increased the serving in the recipe card. It says use 7lbs of chicken. So is the cooking time the same and should I cut the chicken?

        Reply

        • NatashasKitchen.com
          February 9, 2024

          I don’t cut the chicken. I shred it afterwards. As long as your slow cooker is large enough to fit everything it should be about the same
          cooking time, maybe a bit longer. But I would aim for the higher end of the cook times (i.e., 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low) and then check for doneness.

          Reply

    • Carolyn Chamberlain
      March 1, 2024

      I love this recipe, something different to have for dinner. It was delicious!! My family loved it ; served with French fries. Thank you.

      Reply

      • NatashasKitchen.com
        March 1, 2024

        That’s great, Carolyn. Thank you for sharing.

        Reply

  • Shelley
    January 26, 2024

    Absolutely fabulous. So easy to make. We served with pickled red onions, pickles. Brioche mini buns. Have made several times.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 26, 2024

      Yum! So glad you love the recipe.

      Reply

  • Katherine Coticchio
    January 13, 2024

    Can you use chicken thighs for this recipe instead of the chicken breasts?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 13, 2024

      I have not tested this recipe with thighs but I think it should work without making adjustments (assuming they are boneless). IF you have a food thermometer (Amazon affiliate link) to check, the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165℉ for safe consumption.

      Reply

  • Liz
    January 9, 2024

    This was excellent! Had dinner for 2 nights from this. Will make again!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 9, 2024

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Liz!

      Reply

  • Candice
    December 27, 2023

    This looks so delicious! I am planning to make this recipe tomorrow. I am out of olive oil. Is that critical? What would make a good substitute?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 27, 2023

      Hi Candice, we prefer olive oil, but canola oil, vegetable oil or sunflower oil may also work.

      Reply

    • Jenna Joyce
      March 14, 2024

      I’ve made this once already, absolutely delicious! I didn’t use the oil or the Worcestershire sauce, and I used date syrup instead of brown sugar, and my kids ate it up. Oil isn’t needed for much recipes tbh.

      Reply

  • Christine
    December 6, 2023

    Love this recipe! The BBQ chicken as a sandwich with the slaw is soooo good! I’ve made it a lot and for a crowd. I make extra forever leftovers. This one is a keeper! Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 7, 2023

      Glad that you loved our recipe, Christine!

      Reply

  • Courtney Altman
    November 12, 2023

    I made this recipe and doubled every ingredient including chicken and it came out way too sweet for my liking. Is there anything I can do to tone down the sweetness or make it less sweet so I don’t have to give it away or throw it away? Thank you so much!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 12, 2023

      You may try to reduce the sugar next time if you double it next time. Test it out first before adding more. For now, maybe try adding a liltle more broth?

      Reply

    • DiB
      December 16, 2023

      Use a different bbq sauce. Check the sugar content of. The sauce you re using. Stubbs bbq sauce is low in sugar.

      Reply

  • Terri
    October 21, 2023

    Worcestershire sauce gives my husband heartburn so what can I use in place of i

    Reply

  • Debra
    September 18, 2023

    I made this and it was really delicious. I only had a red onion so used that and didn’t even bother to grate it…just sliced it and threw it in. Hubby ate most of it just standing over the bowl with a fork, he loved it so much!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 18, 2023

      Sounds great! I’m so happy to hear that you both enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Katie C
    September 9, 2023

    Can this be made in a instapot? And what cooking instructions would you recommend?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      September 9, 2023

      Hi Katie! I’m sure it can be but I haven’t tested it to provide instructions. Let us know if you experiment with it.

      Reply

  • BetsyM
    August 23, 2023

    I’ve made bbq chicken in a crockpot many times but listen to me when I say THIS is THE one to make. It’s insanity. Lunacy! Just SO tender and bursting with flavor.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      August 23, 2023

      Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Betsy! I’m so glad you loved it.

      Reply

  • Sharon
    August 5, 2023

    I made this. Oh my goodness y’all. This is so delicious. I’ve been looking for a good slow cooker bbq chicken recipe and this is it. Finally. Natasha’s recipes have never let me down. Everything I have tried making has been so amazingly delicious. Thank you so much Natasha for sharing all of your wonderful recipe’s.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 5, 2023

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Sharon!

      Reply

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