Crockpot BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe starts by layering chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker, seasoning them on both sides with ranch dry mix, and pouring a cup of barbecue sauce over the top. The dish cooks on low or high heat for several hours until the meat is fully cooked and tender. After cooking, the chicken is shredded with forks and stirred back into the barbecue sauce, creating a juicy, flavorful pulled chicken.
The method requires minimal preparation and allows for hands-off cooking, making it accessible for busy cooks. The ranch seasoning adds an herbal and slightly tangy flavor layer that complements the smoky sweetness of the BBQ sauce. Because the chicken is shredded, the texture is tender and well coated with sauce, making it versatile for serving in sliders, wraps, or alongside sides like coleslaw.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning 1 packet, dry
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's)
Instructions
- Lay the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Cover chicken with ranch seasoning on both sides. Pour the BBQ sauce over the top of the chicken to cover.
- Cover crockpot and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 3.5-4 hours.*Time may vary depending on the size of your slow cooker and the thickness of the chicken breast.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, use forks to shred the chicken, then stir it into the BBQ sauce mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1041mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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