Crockpot BBQ Chicken
A flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken dish that cooks effortlessly in a slow cooker, making it perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce Use high-quality barbecue sauce for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar Can be adjusted for lower sugar options.
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the trimmed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then place them into the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, serve the chicken whole or shred it directly in the crockpot.
Notes
Ideal for meal prepping; store leftovers in an airtight container. Add chili powder for extra heat and try different sauces for variations.