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Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

Slow cooker shredded BBQ chicken is a simple, zesty, and flavorful chicken. It can go in pasta dishes, over potatoes, in sandwiches, or in tortillas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq shredded chicken, shredded chicken, shredded chicken recipes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, ¼ cup prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 5-6 hours on LOW.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks, and serve on top of cooked rice or in a bun as a sandwich.

Notes

Originally Posted November 20, 2020
Updated February 4, 2025

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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