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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

You only need 3 ingredients to make this juicy, tender, and flavorful pulled BBQ chicken! It is a great easy weeknight meal or great for serving a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups homemade BBQ sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)
  • Buns or rolls and cabbage or slaw, for serving

Instructions

  • Place chicken, onion, and BBQ sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  •  Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a large cutting board or platter. Using two forks, shred the chicken. Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir until chicken is well coated in the sauce.
  • Serve the BBQ chicken in buns or rolls with cabbage or slaw, if desired. You can also use the BBQ chicken to make pizza, quesadillas, salads, tacos, and more!

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg