Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
This zesty Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken is made with chicken tenders and a bottle of barbecue sauce to keep it simple. It's a dump and go recipe that can be used for pulled chicken sandwiches, pizza and more.
Servings: 8
Calories: 252kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken tenders or chicken breasts
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken tenders to the slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce on top and mix.
- Set to LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 6 hours. When done, shred chicken and return to the slow cooker. Mix well and keep on warm until ready to serve.
Notes
Storing: Store pulled barbecue chicken in the fridge for up to 7 days in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to 6 months for optimal quality.
Tip 1: If using chicken breasts, cook for about 2 hours longer.
Tip 2: Shredded barbecue chicken can be used in a variety of ways. Use it to make pulled chicken sandwiches, barbecue chicken pizza, in taquitos, in enchiladas and quesadillas. You can also use it to make a chicken and rice casserole, as a stuffing for baked sweet potatoes with some black beans and cilantro, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
