Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

This simple Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken breast is tender, juicy, and perfect for busy weeknights all year long. Serve on slider rolls with our spicy ranch slaw, or use this BBQ chicken recipe to make tacos, pizzas, quesadillas, and more.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 409kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Pulled BBQ Chicken

2 pounds chicken breasts
1 cup bbq sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
12 slider buns

Spicy Ranch Slaw

1/4 cup red onion chopped
2-3 large carrots shredded
1/2 head cabbage shredded
2-3 tablespoons ranch dressing
1 tablespoon jalapenos (jarred or canned) minced

Instructions

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, then pour the chicken broth and BBQ sauce on top.
Cover and cook chicken on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
Once the chicken is easily shreddable, remove from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Place back into the slow cooker and let the shredded chicken absorb the BBQ juices.

Spicy Ranch Slaw

In a large bowl, combine the red onion, carrots, shredded cabbage, ranch dressing, and minced jalapenos if using. Mix well, then use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Place about 1/4 cup of shredded BBQ chicken on a slider bun. Add the spicy ranch slaw and extra BBQ sauce if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: cool completely then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spicy slaw can also be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freezer: cool chicken completely then transfer to freezer bags and store frozen for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.

Reheating: you can reheat your BBQ chicken in the microwave, or add to a saucepan with a splash of water, chicken stock, or BBQ sauce and reheat over medium low until warmed through.

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