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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Published: February 20, 2018 Last Updated: October 4, 2020

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

This easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe has only three easy ingredients and is incredibly easy to make.  It’s always a hit and one of the best crock pot recipes for chicken.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

When it comes to easy dinners, it doesn’t get much simpler than this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken.  There are only three ingredients and it only takes a few quick minutes to get into the crock pot and cooking.

It’s easy BBQ Chicken slow cooker style!   It’s delicious enough to serve as is or sometimes, I serve it as Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken with some extra barbecue sauce on the side.  Other times, I pile it onto rolls for Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.  Anyway you decided to serve it, it’s a keeper.

You know I’m a huge fan of meal planning.  Planning our meals for the week is my Sunday ritual.

My meal planner and checklists make me feel sane.  Really.  They do.

Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans, right?  Yeah.  They’re meant to be blown out of the water.  That’s what happened to me.

You see, I had planned this amazing new chicken recipe for dinner (I’ll be posting it soon!).  However, on the day I was supposed to make said chicken recipe, I woke up late.  Very late.  Ridiculously late.

I barely had enough time to get dressed that morning – forget prepping my meal for the slow cooker. Why, oh why didn’t I do it the night before?!?

So, I was forced to come up with a plan B.  After a quick scan of the fridge, I found what was to become dinner.

The pack of chicken breasts I had and a bottle of BBQ sauce.  Yes, a bottle of sauce.  Don’t judge me.   I’m capable of making my own BBQ sauce – remember this post?

BBQ Chicken Slow Cooker

Back to my story.  As I was pouring my coffee, brushing my teeth and looking for my car keys, I managed to throw the chicken in the slow cook and pour the entire bottle of sauce on top.  I’m a good multi-tasker!

I crossed my fingers, hoped for the best and bolted out the door.

Fast forward 6 six hours.  The moment of truth.  Could something so simple be any good?

It most certainly can!  I drizzled the sauce from the slow cooker over  the chicken and served it on a bed of brown rice. Now you have instant pot bbq chicken, delicious!

My guys were thrilled!  And, I was thrilled because they were thrilled.  Which meant we were one big happy family (with full bellies)!

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

When it comes to slow cookers, there are many options available – from the basic to the ultra fancy.  This one is my all-time favorite. I have had a number of slow cookers over the years and this is by far my favorite.  It’s easy to use and program.  It’s just the right size and it has handy clips that hold the lid on securely while you’re traveling.

Be sure to check out these best slow cooker recipes of all time and my slow cooker tips and tricks.

Serving Ideas for Instant Pot bbq Chicken

  • Enjoy this recipe as is, right out of the slow cooker.  I serve it with this skillet mac and cheese.
  • Amp up the flavor by using this Barbecue Dry Rub recipe on the chicken before cooking it.
  • Shred it up (these make it so easy!) for Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken.  It’s great as a topping for nachos or tacos.
  • Pile it high on soft rolls for Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.  Top with my favorite coleslaw recipe for great flavor.

Looking for More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes?

  • Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Balsamic Garlic Chicken
  • Crock Pot Sticky Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
  • Slow Cooker Pierogies
  • The Best Slow Cooker Recipes
  • Slow Cooker Italian Beef

My Favorite Slow Cooker Items

  • My favorite slow cooker
  • My favorite casserole slow cooker
  • Disposable slow cooker liners (I can’t live without these!)
  • Slow cooker travel bag
  • Slow Cooker Essentials

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe has only three easy ingredients and is incredibly easy to make.  It's always a hit and one of the best crock pot recipes for chicken.  
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 5 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, crock pot, slow cooker
Servings: 6
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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4.69 from 19 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ Rub - (your favorite brand)
  • 1 18 oz bottle BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Season chicken liberally on both side with BBQ Rub.
  • Place chicken in an single layer in the crock of slow cooker.
  • Pour BBQ sauce over top of chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 559mg | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Comments

  1. Crystal Lopez says

    March 2, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Now this is a true easy and crowd pleasing recipe! Certainly something I would like to rotate on my meal plan! Yum!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 7, 2018 at 10:27 am

      It doesn’t get any easier 🙂

      Reply
  2. Wendy O’Neal says

    March 2, 2018 at 12:01 am

    I’ve made this a few times now and it’s always a hit. Everyone loves it! Yeah for slow cooker meals.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 7, 2018 at 10:27 am

      My slow cooker is a hard worker in my kitchen 🙂

      Reply
  3. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    March 1, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    I do love my BBQ chicken but sometimes the weather just isn’t cooperating. Your recipe sounds like just the thing I need for those days. YUM!! Will be trying it out soon.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 7, 2018 at 10:29 am

      It’s so easy and perfect for busy weeknights.

      Reply
  4. Dana DeVolk says

    March 1, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Only three ingredients?! Sign me up!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 7, 2018 at 10:29 am

      Right?!?! It doesn’t get much easier than that! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    So good! I love how easy it is. It’s something I will be making over and over again!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:51 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Marjory says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Easiest recipe ever! And, then you can do so many things with the meat. Perfect for entertaining!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:51 am

      I use the chicken for so many other recipes. It’s so versatile!

      Reply
  7. Diana Johnson says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Is it really that easy? YES IT IS! Love BBQ chicken.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:51 am

      Right?!?! Doesn’t get much easier than this!

      Reply
  8. pictaram says

    February 21, 2018 at 6:38 am

    It sounds so good. Thank you for the recipe! It’s been few weeks since the last time I cooked with slow cooker, gonna try this recipe soon.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:52 am

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  9. Denise says

    September 2, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    Trying this out for tomorrowa dinner. Would this go good with mashed potatoes?

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      September 14, 2017 at 9:07 am

      It sure would!

      Reply
  10. Victor Hernandez says

    August 2, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Wow, did the short beef ribs ,one you recommended,and they were awesome,,thank. Fixing to try chicken next.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      August 3, 2017 at 11:59 am

      I’m so glad you liked them!! Those short ribs are on of my favorite recipes of all time!

      Reply
  11. Mom-O-5 says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Does the chicken need yo be thawed?

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      May 2, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      I’ve made it using frozen chicken. It just might need a little longer in the slow cooker.

      Reply
  12. Sharon Mordarski says

    January 21, 2016 at 12:32 am

    Wonder what would happen if you put in more than 1 layer of chicken? My fireman son and his friends can really EAT and 2 pounds of chicken wouldn’t take the edge off their hungries, but this would sure be a time-saver! Thanks for the recipes!!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      January 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      I’ve done 2 layers before. It worked fine for me. Just make sure there is enough BBQ sauce.

      Reply
  13. Dianna @ The Kennedy Adventures says

    April 12, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I love love love BBQ chicken … making it in the slow cooker is perfect for this summer!

    Reply
  14. Kristina & Millie says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Gotta love quick and easy recipes! I do this in the oven all the time, why didn’t I think to do the crockpot?!?! New follower 🙂 Come link up to our Snickerdoodle Sunday sometime!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 6, 2014 at 9:42 am

      Making it in the oven would be great too! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:43 am

    Hi, Found this on Design It Friday Link Up, just have a question, did the chicken dry out at all? I usually hate chicken in the crock pot because it gets too dry. I want to know your secret because it looks great.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 6, 2014 at 9:45 am

      It was good. Be careful not to cook it too long. I usually go 4 hours on low with chicken breast. If you’re worried, try using chicken thighs — they may be more forgiving. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Mika says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:45 am

    So juicy and flavorful!

    Coming from Mix it up Monday! Visit me on my blog!

    Reply
  17. Taralyn says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I need to do more easy recipes like this! We love Famous Dave’s BBQ sauce!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      It would be great with Famous Dave’s!

      Reply

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