Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
A simple yet hearty recipe for pulled chicken bursting with flavor, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (no sugar added if possible)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker: Place your slow cooker on a stable surface. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts straight into the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce and chicken broth. Add smoked paprika and stir until well-blended.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and gently toss to coat.
- Slow Cook Away: Cover the slow cooker with its lid, set to low, and let it cook for 6-8 hours (or 3-4 on high).
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
- Mix It All Together: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the remaining sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Serve on buns, over rice, or with a side of veggies.
Notes
Feel free to swap barbecue sauce for other sauces or flavors to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pulled chicken, slow cooker, barbecue, comfort food