The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-26 |17 Comments

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The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

PREP10 min

COOK4 hr

The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor. Effortless prep makes this the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it family dinner!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2
In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3
Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating it well.
4
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is very tender.
5
Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the sauce; stir to combine.
6
Serve hot with your favorite sides or on buns.