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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Easy Home Cooking
This tender Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is coated in a sweet, smoky sauce and cooked low and slow until it falls apart with a fork. Perfect for easy sandwiches, sliders, or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 18 oz bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ sauce
  • cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp chipotle chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in Crock-Pot and set heat to low.
  • In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, and spices.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours (or high for 3–4 hours).
  • Shred chicken in the Crock-Pot and mix to combine with sauce.
  • Serve on toasted buns or your favorite side.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-chicken/

Notes

  • For extra flavor, toast the buns before serving.
  • Add coleslaw on top for a tangy crunch.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
  • Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat gently.