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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Tender, flavorful pulled chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or topping salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pulled Chicken
  • 3 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
  • 8 Hamburger buns
  • 1 cup Coleslaw For topping

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the base of a slow cooker (Crockpot).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken completely.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir well to coat the chicken with the remaining sauce juices. Let it sit on the 'Keep Warm' setting for 10 minutes to fully absorb the flavor.
  7. Serve immediately on buns topped with coleslaw, or use as needed for other recipes.

Notes

For a slightly thicker sauce, remove about 1 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes, mix with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and return it to the pot, stirring until thickened. Adjust BBQ sauce sweetness/spiciness to your preference.
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