Walking into the house and smelling Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe is a small comfort after a long day. The 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice), 1/2 cup chicken broth simmer together in the slow cooker while you take care of everything else.
Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making meal prep a breeze.
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
This pulled chicken is cooked in a savory blend of spices and sauces, resulting in a deliciously moist dish. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving (optional)
- Coleslaw for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pulled chicken on buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe reheats well as leftovers, so I usually make enough for lunch the next day. If you try it, tweak the seasoning to your own taste and make it yours.
