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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Elina James
These Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are juicy, tender, and packed with smoky barbecue flavor! Made in the slow cooker with simple ingredients, this easy pulled chicken recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, game day, and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pulled Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For Serving

  • 6 sandwich buns or brioche buns
  • Coleslaw optional
  • Pickles optional
  • Sliced cheddar cheese optional
  • Crispy fried onions optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Slow Cooker Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Add the Chicken Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
  • Season the Chicken Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
  • Add the Sauce Ingredients Pour the barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Add brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor.
  • Slow Cook Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook: On LOW for 6–7 hours or On HIGH for 3–4 hours The chicken should become very tender and easy to shred.
  • Shred the Chicken Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place it onto a cutting board or large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into thin pieces.
  • Return Chicken to Sauce Place the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir well so the meat absorbs all the flavorful sauce.
  • Toast the Buns For extra flavor and texture, lightly toast the sandwich buns in the oven or skillet.
  • Assemble the Sandwiches Pile the BBQ pulled chicken onto the buns and top with coleslaw, pickles, cheese, or crispy onions if desired.
  • Serve and Enjoy Serve warm with fries, potato salad, baked beans, or chips.
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