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A delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken sandwich piled high on a bun with dripping sauce.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is the ultimate easy party recipe for busy summer days and backyard gatherings. The chicken cooks low and slow until perfectly tender, then gets shredded into a rich smoky barbecue sauce. Serve it on sandwich buns, over baked potatoes, or with classic cookout sides for a simple crowd pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
For Serving
  • 8 sandwich buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Forks
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
  8. Let the chicken sit in the sauce for 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve on sandwich buns topped with coleslaw if desired.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, use a hickory or mesquite style barbecue sauce.