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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.
Course Main Course, party appetizer
Cuisine American
Diet Low Calorie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 186kcal
Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast fat trimmed
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup worcestershire sauce
  • multi-grain rolls
  • ½ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • 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 ;)

Notes

How to store and reheat this dish?
Store your chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can easily reheat your dish in the microwave.
What is a good side dish to serve with this meal?
I love a good mac and cheese to make it a really southern dish. You can also serve potato salad or a pasta salad goes well. I also have a great recipe for Cauliflower Mac and Cheese that would be amazing with this dish.
Can you freeze this dish?
Yes! Once it's completely cool, place it in a freezer bag and seal it up. Then place in the freezer. This can be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months.
How can the kids help?
  • 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.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 7mg