Best 7 Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Breast Recipes

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Slow cooker barbecue chicken breast is a convenient and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared in a slow cooker. This cooking method allows the chicken to become tender and juicy, while the barbecue sauce infuses it with a smoky and tangy flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours of cooking time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN



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Works with any cut of meat, but recipe listed is for chicken. Two-pound cuts work best. Given to me from my aunt!

Provided by SHELDAWG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
8 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. In a bowl, stir together the ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce until the mixture is well blended.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, set the cooker to Low, and cook for 6 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks, and cook for 30 more minutes. Serve the chicken and sauce spooned into the sandwich rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5 calories, Carbohydrate 90 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1233.6 mg, Sugar 24 g

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken image

A little spicy barbeque chicken that simmers all day in the slow cooker. Super easy preparation.

Provided by mrs.pie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put chicken breast halves in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk barbeque sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1463.9 mg, Sugar 46.4 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN BREAST



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A super easy recipe for barbecue chicken. You can also serve four people with this recipe, just add two more breasts and a second bottle of barbecue sauce.

Provided by Jayson Pittman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce, divided
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in slow cooker and pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and vinegar on top.
  • Cook on Low for 3 hours.
  • Combine brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Pour out all the liquid from the slow cooker and add remaining barbecue sauce. Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar-spice mixture.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.4 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 3465.7 mg, Sugar 86.3 g

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE



Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue image

Use your slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes.

Provided by Zanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
½ cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1058.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SLOW-COOKER BBQ CHICKEN



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Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you enjoy your BBQ sweet with a little spice, this will be your new favorite, too. -Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut through the joint of each leg quarter to separate into 2 pieces. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a measuring cup to measure 2 cups. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET BABY RAY'S CROCK POT BARBECUE CHICKEN



Sweet Baby Ray's Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken image

I found this on a blog called "Stick a Fork In It" and I am posting for safekeeping. It sounds delightfully easy and delicious. Mix it up, throw it in a crock pot and in four to six hours, you have a meal that the whole family will love!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 -6 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed to avoid food borne illness)
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's)
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except chicken.
  • Put chicken in the crock pot and pour sauce mixture over it. (I usually save some sauce to drizzle over the chicken when I serve it).
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

SLOW-COOKER BBQ PULLED CHICKEN, 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken, 4 Ways Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, burger buns, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrot

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 chicken breasts
8 burger buns
1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups green cabbage
2 cups red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Cover the chicken with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  • Cover, and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Add both kinds of cabbage and carrots to the bowl and gently toss with the dressing.
  • Shred the chicken breasts with 2 forks in the slow cooker.
  • Serve on a burger bun with slaw.
  • Also great for BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza, BBQ Pulled Chicken Nachos, and BBQ Pulled Chicken Mac 'n' cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 807 calories, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 34 grams

Tips:

  • Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner and healthier option.
  • If you prefer a sweeter barbecue sauce, add a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar.
  • For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the barbecue sauce.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a covered baking dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker barbecue chicken breast recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic summer meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a flavorful barbecue sauce, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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