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3-Ingredient Crock Pot Pulled Chicken
This Crock Pot pulled chicken is flavorful and juicy -- with just 3 ingredients!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 - 2 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or sub with chicken breast)
- 2 tablespoons bbq dry rub seasoning (or use a store-bought bbq seasoning blend)
- 1 cup Italian dressing (I use Wishbone brand, but a homemade vinaigrette will also work)
- Optional, for serving: coleslaw, sandwich buns, bbq sauce, biscuits, cornbread, or pickles
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Rub the bbq seasoning all over the chicken. Pour the Italian dressing over top.
- Cover and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 1-2 hours on HIGH or 3-4 hours on LOW.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and serve.
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Notes
- Use either boneless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. We find that the dark meat thighs stay a bit juicier during the slow cooking process, but they are both great.
- Be careful not to overcook your chicken. I find that the chicken breast or thighs have the best texture when cooked in my slow cooker on HIGH for about 1-2 hours, or on LOW for 2-4 hours. That keeps them moist and juicy, and prevents them from drying out. The meat is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Also remember — every slow cooker runs at a slightly different temperature (which is why the recipe gives you general time ranges, rather than exact times). Since my slow cooker tends to cook at a relatively high temperature, I find that the meal is best when cooked on HIGH for about 1 ½ hours. Just get familiar with your pot and adjust accordingly.
- Use the meat to make slow cooker bbq chicken sandwiches, adding any of your favorite toppings -- such as cheese, slaw, pickles, mayo, or barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the chicken
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
557mg
(23%)
Potassium
496mg
(14%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the chicken | |
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.