Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

Shredded BBQ Chicken in a bowl with hamburger buns, pickles and sauce next to it.

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Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

A simple Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken that can be made with a homemade bbq sauce using pantry staples! Or take a shortcut and use a store-bought sauce for a super quick and easy, 2 ingredient bbq shredded chicken recipe. The chicken comes out tender, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Ingredients

1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs or breast boneless, skinless
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
¼ cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the bbq sauce by mixing the ingredients together in a large measuring cup or small mixing bowl.
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce, ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add the chicken to the slow cooker and pour the bbq sauce over the top. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Shred the chicken and stir the shredded chicken into the sauce in the slow cooker. Serve the pulled chicken warm.

Notes

Freezing Instructions: Allow the chicken to cool to room temperature, then store in freezer safe bags or containers. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop. If chicken seems dried out from freezing, stir in some more bbq sauce.
Special Tools (affiliate links): Slow Cooker | Whisk | Measuring Spoons | Large Measuring Cup
BBQ Sauce: If using a store bought sauce you only need the sauce and the chicken. I would recommend tasting it at the end once the chicken is cooked to determine if additional salt is needed at all.

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