slow cooker chicken dinners
Effortlessly make delicious BBQ pulled chicken in your slow cooker. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or meal prep, this recipe is a family favorite for easy weeknight dinners, showcasing one great option for slow cooker chicken dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 6 hamburger buns
- 1 cup coleslaw for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreddable.
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or shallow dish. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the sauce and stir to coat all the chicken evenly.
- Serve the BBQ pulled chicken warm on hamburger buns, optionally topped with coleslaw.
Notes
This recipe is incredibly versatile. You can adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your liking, or add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra spice. Leftovers make great quesadillas or tacos!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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