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Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken: Slow Cooker Magic in 4 Simple Steps

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Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue: Flavor-Packed BBQ Pulled Chicken

Kick off your dinner with easy, flavorful bbq pulled chicken made right in your slow cooker. This pulled chicken crockpot dinner is simple to make: chicken, BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, and brown sugar simmer for a tasty meal.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

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Servings: 6 servings
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients for BBQ Pulled Chicken

  • 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet Italian dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

How to Make Tender BBQ Pulled Chicken

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, Italian dressing mix, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken falls apart when shredded.
  5. Use two forks to shred the chicken in the cooker, stirring to combine with the sauce for that classic pulled texture.
  6. Serve hot on buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides.

Pro Tips & Variations

  • Double the sauce: For extra saucy pulled chicken, add another half cup of BBQ sauce.
  • Spicy kick: Stir in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce.
  • Slow cooker hack: Freeze leftovers in portioned bags for quick meals later.

Serving Suggestions

  • Corn on the cob and coleslaw for a picnic-style dinner
  • Garlic mashed potatoes for a cozy comfort meal
  • Over salad greens for a lighter twist

Serve and savor your bbq pulled chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy every flavorful, tender bite.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

This pulled chicken crockpot dinner is simple to make: chicken, BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, and brown sugar simmer in a slow cooker for a tasty meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 frozen skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 1-ounce packet Italian dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, Italian dressing mix, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken falls apart when shredded.
  5. Use two forks to shred the chicken in the cooker, stirring to combine with the sauce for that classic pulled texture.
  6. Serve hot on buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides.
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Recipe source: Allrecipes

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