Crockpot BBQ Chicken – easy crockpot recipes for dinner nights
Ever had one of those days where your brain feels like it's buffering and dinner is the last thing on your mind? That’s when this Crockpot BBQ Chicken steps in like the hero it is. This recipe is part of the easy crockpot recipes collection I swear by when life’s busy and you still want something homemade. I’m talking juicy shredded chicken smothered in sweet, tangy BBQ sauce—practically effortless but tastes like you fussed for hours.
It’s perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd on game day, and it checks all the boxes: quick and easy recipes, easy chicken dinner recipes, and even works great with leftover rotisserie chicken (because yes, I’ve cheated before and it still slaps). Need something you can start in the morning and forget till dinner? Boom. This one’s for you.
And don’t get me started on the sandwich possibilities—grab a toasted bun, pile on the chicken, maybe a scoop of slaw, and you’ve got yourself a bite worth bragging about. Whether you’re into sweet easy recipes or just after easy recipes for dinner that feel like a warm hug, this slow cooker beauty is calling your name.
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns or sandwich rolls, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot.
- In a small bowl, stir together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot. Give it a good stir to mix with all the saucy goodness.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot on toasted buns or however your BBQ-loving heart desires.