Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

5 from 44 votes

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful. and preps in minutes! This simple dish is great for holidays, parties and potlucks!

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless
3 cups BBQ sauce, We prefer Sweet Baby Ray's
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Add BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and garlic powder to your slow cooker and mix until combined.
Add chicken breast to the slow cooker making sure to coat all sides of the chicken with the sauce.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours.
Shred chicken and serve warm.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

How much to make? Plan for ¼ pound of chicken per person. One pound of chicken will yield about 2 cups of pulled chicken.
Toast the Buns. Spread a bit of butter on the inside of the buns, sprinkle with some garlic salt, and broil on High heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden.
So many uses! Aside from a bun, this tastes great to top a Baked Potato, or inside a Stuffed Sweet Potato, in a tortilla, pita, or lettuce wrap. Make Quesadilla, Nachos, Burrito Bowl, or Barbecue Chicken French Bread.

Store. Whether you make it ahead of time or want to store leftovers, place in an airtight container (s) and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, covered, with a splash of water or extra sauce, stirring often until hot and steamy, about 5 to 8 minutes. For smaller portions, or if you are on the go, use the microwave.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

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