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Tender, juicy slow cooker zesty BBQ chicken shredded and coated in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or weeknight dinners.
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Zesty BBQ Chicken

Zesty BBQ Chicken is a delicious tender and flavorful meal that can be served in a variety of ways, and cooks up with minimal effort in a slow cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken, slow cooker chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Rachael

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • 12 ounces barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup Italian salad dressing of choice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Mix barbecue sauce, horseradish, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in the crock of your slow cooker.
  • Place chicken in the slow cooker. And flip over a few times to coat in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Shred to serve.
  • Serve in a bun, wrap, salad, quesadilla, etc.

Notes

Check internal temp of the chicken while cooking to cook to the perfect doneness of 165 degrees F. Every crockpot is different, so cook times may vary. 

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2991mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg