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Easy Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

This Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue is a flavorful, hands-off meal that’s perfect for busy days. With tender, shredded chicken coated in a tangy and slightly sweet barbecue sauce, it’s versatile enough for sandwiches, tacos, or rice bowls. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 frozen skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 12-ounce bottle of barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup Italian salad dressing
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Place the frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Mix the Sauce:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well mixed.
Add the Sauce:
  1. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cook Low and Slow:
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is ready when it’s tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Shred and Serve:
  1. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce. Serve hot with your choice of sides or as a filling for sandwiches or tacos.

Notes

  • For a Spicy Kick: Add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the barbecue sauce mixture.
  • Use Fresh Chicken: If using fresh chicken instead of frozen, reduce the cooking time slightly to avoid overcooking.
  • Freezer-Friendly: Cool the cooked chicken completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Thickening the Sauce: If the sauce is too thin, remove the chicken and let the sauce simmer in the slow cooker with the lid off for 10-15 minutes, or stir in a cornstarch slurry.

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