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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken for Sandwiches

Close-up of a delicious pulled chicken sandwich smothered in BBQ sauce on a soft bun.
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Make tender, juicy pulled chicken using your slow cooker. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or classic BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Hamburger buns, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl.
  6. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well with the remaining sauce until it is fully coated.
  8. Let the pulled chicken sit in the sauce for 10 minutes on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting to absorb more flavor.
  9. Serve the BBQ pulled chicken piled high on hamburger buns for delicious pulled chicken sandwiches.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the sauce mixture.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken, then cook the remaining liquid on HIGH in the slow cooker uncovered for 30 minutes until reduced.
  • This shredded chicken recipe is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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