Crockpot Pulled BBQ Chicken is a delicious easy meal for busy days and entertaining. Made with only 4 ingredients you can set it and forget it in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight meal.
Toppings cheese, coleslaw, lettuce, red onion slices
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the BBQ sauce by whisking together the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar.
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour homemade BBQ sauce over chicken.
Cook on Low for 4-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove cooked chicken and place on a cutting board. Using meat claws or 2 forks shred the chicken into small pieces.
Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring to coat with sauce. Heat through before serving.
Notes
Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Make-ahead meal: Make a double batch and freeze half for a future meal (cook once, eat twice). Place cooked chicken in a resealable plastic bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Don’t forget to label & date the bag. Keeps for 3-4 months in the freezer
Optional serving ingredients are not included in nutritional information.