Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
680 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
Description
This recipe prepares pulled chicken by cooking chicken breasts slowly in a combination of barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce inside a crock pot. The slow cooking process over several hours softens the chicken until it can be shredded easily, allowing it to soak up the tangy, sweet, and savory sauce flavors. Adding additional barbecue sauce after shredding helps to coat the meat evenly.
The pulled chicken is typically served on buns, optionally topped with sliced red onions and Monterey Jack cheese, creating a sandwich with contrasting textures of tender meat, fresh onion crunch, melted cheese, and soft bread. The combination balances sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
Besides serving on buns, the pulled chicken is also enjoyable on its own which offers flexibility in serving style. Leftovers can be stored for easy reheating later. The recipe highlights the benefits of slow cooker convenience and the appealing texture of slow-simmered shredded chicken infused with barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken breast Approximately 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (Divided)
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 Buns (I used ciabatta buns but any will work)
- 1/2 red onion (Sliced) Optional for Topping
- 6 oz Monterey jack cheese (Sliced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the barbecue sauce, the Italian salad dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the chicken in a 6 quart crock pot. Pour the sauce over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken. Stir the 1 additional cup of barbecue sauce into the crock pot with the chicken.
- Serve on the buns topped with the red onions and cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- This pulled chicken is great served on buns or enjoyed without bread for a low-carb option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1552mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1084mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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