Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American

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August 11, 2025

Want BBQ chicken without the hassle? This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is just the recipe for you! Tender pulled chicken is smothered in a tangy, sweet bbq sauce and may be served as a sandwich, sliders or in salads or bowls. It’s an easy dump and go recipe that requires just 2 ingredients!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker. Combine the bbq sauce and water, and pour over the chicken to submerge.

Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, or until tender and cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding the bones if using bone-in chicken.

Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir in the sauce to coat. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

BBQ Sauce Selection 🥫
Choose a high-quality BBQ sauce with balanced sweetness and tang to elevate the chicken's flavor profile and prevent overly sweet or acidic results.
Moisture Magic 💧
Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water to the slow cooker to prevent drying out and ensure ultra-tender, juicy pulled chicken.
Shredding Technique 🍴
Use two forks to pull the chicken apart while it's still warm, which makes shredding easier and ensures consistent, tender texture throughout.
Sauce Absorption Hack 🔥
Let the shredded chicken sit in the BBQ sauce for 10-15 minutes after cooking to allow maximum flavor absorption and deeper taste development.
Chicken Cut Wisdom 🐔
Bone-in chicken breasts provide more flavor and moisture compared to boneless, though both work well in this slow cooker method.