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