Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2026

This easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe has only three easy ingredients and is incredibly easy to make. It’s always a hit and one of the best crock pot recipes for chicken. When it comes to easy dinners, it doesn’t get much simpler than this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken. There are only three ingredients and it only takes a few quick minutes to get into the crock pot and cooking.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

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Instructions

Season chicken liberally on both side with BBQ Rub.

Place chicken in an single layer in the crock of slow cooker.

Pour BBQ sauce over top of chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

BBQ Rub Layering 🌶️
Pat chicken breasts completely dry before applying BBQ rub to ensure maximum seasoning adherence and a perfect flavor crust.
Moisture Magic 💧
Add a quarter cup of chicken broth or apple cider to the slow cooker to prevent drying and create a more tender, succulent result.
Sauce Timing Technique 🥫
Reserve half your BBQ sauce and add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and maintain a vibrant, fresh sauce flavor.
Shredding Pro Tip 🍴
Use two forks to shred chicken while it's still warm for the most effortless and uniform texture, allowing the meat to absorb more sauce.
Low and Slow Perfection 🕰️
Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours instead of high for maximum tenderness and to allow flavors to develop more deeply.

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