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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

This delicious and healthy pulled chicken recipe is easy to make in a crockpot and perfect for meal prep or a high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.25 cups barbecue sauce Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ sauce is recommended.
  • 0.5 cups Italian dressing Use fat-free for a healthier option.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar Can be reduced or omitted for less sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Your Crockpot: Liberally spray the inside of a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use disposable liners.
  2. Season the Chicken: Trim the fat off the chicken breasts, pat them dry, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours.
  2. Check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
Finishing Touches
  1. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks to absorb extra sauce.
  2. Serve and Enjoy: Serve on buns, over rice, in tacos, or enjoy on its own.

Notes

Consider using sugar-free barbecue sauce for lower calories. The shredded chicken can be stored in airtight containers for meal prep.