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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

A comforting and flavorful dish of tender, shredded chicken in tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Buns For serving as sandwiches

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  2. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it into the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve on buns as sandwiches.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce overnight before cooking. Adjust garlic and onion according to your taste. For added spiciness, consider adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months.