Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Chicken
This Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Chicken is tender, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, salads, or tacos. With just a few minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a sweet and savory dish that’s easy and versatile.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ recommended
- ½ medium onion grated (with juices)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a 5–6 qt slow cooker, mix BBQ sauce, grated onion, olive oil, Worcestershire, and brown sugar.
- Add chicken and coat in sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 6–7 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to sauce, stir, and let rest 10–15 mins before serving.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/slow-cooker-bbq-shredded-chicken/
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce to adjust sweetness or spice level.
- This recipe is great for meal prep—leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer.
- Shredded chicken can also be used in sliders, quesadillas, wraps, or bowls.
- To reduce sugar, omit the brown sugar or choose a low-sugar BBQ sauce.