EasySlow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches made with simple ingredients! Juicy shredded chicken, minimal prep, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Slow cooker / crock pot
- Cutting Board
- Small bowl (optional, for mixing spices)
- Pair of tongs
- Forks or stand mixer for shredding
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of chicken breast or thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 18 ounces True Made Foods Original Low Sugar BBQ Sauce use your favorite low sugar bbq sauce
Serve with:
- Dave's Killer Buns
- Cole Slaw
- Side Salad
- Fries
- Potato Salad
- Corn on the Cob
- Sweet Potato Wedges
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the entire bottle of BBQ sauce over the chicken. Use a pair of tongs to gently coat the chicken.
- Cook Low & Slow. High: 2–4 hours OR Low: 4–6 hours (or up to 6–7 hours if starting with very thick chicken). Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using forks or a stand mixer for easy shredding. Serve on buns with pickles and coleslaw and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition facts do not include suggested sides, only the BBQ Chicken
Scroll up to see substitutions (including dietary swaps), variations and storage tips!
If you make this recipe, please don't forget to leave a rating and review!! Also don't forget to tag me on socials @easyeatsdietitian
Nutrition
Serving: 1personCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 36gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1426mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!