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Easy Crockpot Shredded BBQ Chicken

This easy crockpot shredded BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for game day or a crowd and make with just 6 common ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 7 cups

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Chefs knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large Forks
  • Meat Claws optional

Ingredients
  

  • Spray Butter
  • 4 Pounds Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 TBSP Garlic
  • 2 TBSP BBQ Seasoning
  • 1 TBSP Smoked Paprika
  • 12 OZ BBQ Sauce

Instructions
 

  • First, lightly spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick spray.
  • Then, add the chicken breasts to the pot.
  • Pierce the chicken with a large fork.
  • Next, add the garlic, seasonings, diced onion, and lastly, the BBQ sauce.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. The chicken is done once it can easily be shredded with a fork.
  • Next, transfer the chicken to a large bowl and shred it using large forks or meat claws.
  • Lastly, pour the juice from the crockpot over the shredded chicken and mix with forks until incorporated.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Note: you can certainly enjoy this BBQ chicken right after you're doing shredding it. However, I have found that it tastes best the next day after the flavor has had time to settle.
Keyword chicken