Crock-Pot Shredded Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Looking for a delicious barbecue chicken recipe? This is an easy crockpot chicken recipe that will leave your family asking for more. Set the crockpot in the morning and have dinner ready by evening.

When you want something easy to make for dinner, a slow cooker is the way to go. Chicken does fantastic in the crockpot because it gets tender and falls apart. That makes it perfect for shredded Barbecue Chicken.

What to Serve with Barbecue Chicken

I love shredded chicken. It can be served so many ways. I have to say that one of my favorites will always be Crock-Pot Shredded Barbecue Chicken. It goes with so many things. Some of my favorite recipes are:

• Spicy Baked Zucchini Chips
• Homemade Rolls – Use these instead of store bought rolls for the sandwiches
• Apple Broccoli Pasta Salad
• Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots
• Southwestern Grilled Corn Mix

Variations to Barbecue Chicken

Barbecue Chicken might seem like there is no way to change it up, but of course there is.

• Heat – If you like heat add some hot sauce or hot peppers to this recipe
• Tang – While there seems to be two types of BBQ sauce, one is the classic and the other is tangy with a vinegar base, why not have both. Use a classic BBQ sauce and add a little vinegar.

Ingredients in Crock-Pot Shredded Barbecue Chicken Recipe

• salt
• mustard powder
• chili powder
• cumin
• onion powder
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• paprika
• cayenne pepper
• boneless, skinless chicken breast
• BBQ sauce

How to Make Barbecue Chicken

In a small bowl, combine the salt, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir to mix and set aside. Place the chicken breasts in the greased bowl of your slow cooker. Cover each chicken breast liberally with the seasoning mix.

Cook the chicken breasts on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. When chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Place the chicken back in the slow cooker and cover with BBQ sauce. Replace the lid and allow to heat for 10 more minutes before serving.

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Crock-Pot Shredded Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Looking for a delicious barbecue chicken recipe? This is an easy crock pot chicken recipe that will leave your family asking for more. Set the crock pot in the morning and have dinner ready by evening. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword barbecue chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Pinch of cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 bottle BBQ sauce

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine the salt, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir to mix and set aside.
• Place the chicken breasts in the greased bowl of your slow cooker.
• Cover each chicken breast liberally with the seasoning mix.
• Cook the chicken breasts on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
• When chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and shed it using two forks.
• Place the chicken back in the slow cooker and cover with BBQ sauce.
• Replace the lid and allow to heat for 10 more minutes before serving.