For extra flavor, try searing the chicken breasts in a hot pan for a few minutes per side before placing them in the slow cooker. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking. For a milder flavor, omit them altogether. If you don't have apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or lemon juice can be substituted. This recipe doubles easily for a larger crowd. Just adjust the amount of chicken and barbecue sauce accordingly. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Breast
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME6 hrs
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TOTAL TIME6 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS127
Transform simple chicken breasts into a flavor-packed, fall-apart tender delight with this easy slow cooker barbecue recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate114 g
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Cholesterol65 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein24 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium3466 mg
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Sugar86 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Season the chicken breasts: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Slow Cook: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce and the apple cider vinegar over the chicken. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Initial Cook: Cook on Low heat for 3 hours. (3 hours)
04 Step
Recipe View Prepare Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Second Cook: Drain any accumulated liquid from the slow cooker. Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the brown sugar-spice mixture evenly over the top of the chicken. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Continue Cooking: Continue to cook on Low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure even coating with the sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork. This should take approximately 3 more hours. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C). (3 hours)
07 Step
Recipe View Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to combine the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce. Serve on buns, over rice, or as a topping for salads.
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Savanna Brakus
May 9, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! So easy and the chicken is always so tender.
Jorge Darewintheiser
Jul 28, 2024Next time, I'm going to try using different flavors of barbecue sauce to experiment with the taste.
Aglae Marvin
Jul 22, 2024I added a pinch of smoked paprika to the spice mix and it gave the chicken a wonderful smoky flavor.
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May 3, 2024My family loved this! I served it on slider buns with coleslaw and it was a hit.
Aliza Anderson
Apr 8, 2024I was worried the chicken would be dry, but it was incredibly moist and flavorful.