Crockpot BBQ Chicken

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is so easy to make and a perfect weeknight dinner idea for those busy nights. This simple recipe is loaded with flavor and it's one the whole family will love. We keep this recipe on repeat in my house.

When you're a busy mom of 4 slow cookers are the best! Crockpot BBQ shredded chicken is super flavorful and so simple! This meal was also so easy because you throw everything into the crockpot then my favorite saying is, "Set it and forget it!" 

The sweet, smoky, and tangy taste of the BBQ sauce, was perfection. The pulled chicken is also super versatile. I used multi-grain rolls and toasted them before topping them with the cooked BBQ chicken and some mozzarella cheese. Feel free to eat the chicken on a brioche roll or even straight out of a bowl.

Looking for more easy crockpot recipes then you should try my Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders and my Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Chili.

Ingredients for crockpot BBQ chicken

Here is a picture of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe.

• chicken breasts - fat trimmed before lying on the bottom of the crockpot.
• onion powder - this seasoning adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish.
• garlic powder - adds a garlic flavor to the dish without having to add minced garlic.
• thyme - brings a slightly citrusy and herbaceous note, which compliments the BBQ sauce.
• light brown sugar - the sweetness helps to even out the ingredients making a more well-rounded flavor.
• Worcestershire sauce - adds depth and richness to the BBQ sauce.
• multi-grain rolls - optional if you decide to eat the chicken like a sandwich
• shredded mozzarella - optional topping, I usually always use reduced fat or 2%.
• BBQ sauce of your choice - some of my faves are Tessemae's BBQ Sauce or Annie's Organic BBQ Sauce

Directions for slow cooker BBQ chicken

Step-by-step directions on how to make easy BBQ crockpot chicken.

Step 1 - Turn on the crockpot to high and lay chicken breasts on the bottom and top with salt and pepper.

Step 2 - Add onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3 - Pour mixed ingredients over the chicken and set crockpot for 4 ½ hours.

Step 4 - Once the timer is done shred the chicken with 2 forks.

Step 5 - To serve, have a sandwich on some toasted multi-grain rolls spread BBQ chicken top with some cheese, or have some straight out of a bowl 😉

Substitutions and Variations

Here are some suggestions you can use in place of the ingredients listed.

Garlic Powder - if you prefer you can always use minced garlic here instead of the seasoning.

Light Brown Sugar - you can also use white sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey.

Worcestershire Sauce - you could replace this ingredient with soy sauce if needed, but the final result will taste a bit saltier.

Cheese - I love cheese and so I added that as my topping to my final product, but here are a few other variations you can use as toppings instead if you want dairy-free options.

• pickles
• bacon
• fried onion straws
• mac and cheese
• baked beans
• corn chips

Cookware

This recipe is made in the crockpot so of course you will need one of those. Here are a few that I would recommend.

• Crockpot - this is a large option for big families. This is 16 in depth, by 11 in width, and 10 in height.
• Ninja - a quality brand that never disappoints.
• Cuisinart - a smaller size option.

How can the kids help

I always express how much I enjoy cooking with my kids. I do strongly believe if they help make the dish they will be more inclined to eat the dish. Here are some ways you can include your kiddos in cooking this recipe.

• Have your kids help you add all the ingredients to the mixing bowl to make the sauce.
• Your kids can also help you mix the sauce. Even my one-year-old can do this.
• With assistance have them help pour the sauce on top of the chicken.
• Once the chicken has cooked teach them how to shred it using 2 forks.

Tips and FAQ's

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