Description
An incredibly satisfying Crockpot BBQ chicken recipe that delivers tender, melted-in-your-mouth chicken with a sweet and savory BBQ sauce, perfect for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ)
- 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then place them in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts and cover the crockpot.
- Cook on high for about 150-180 minutes or on low for 300-360 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and allow it to soak in the extra sauce before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking. Feel free to add vegetables like onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg