Description
Tender BBQ chicken cooked low-and-slow in a crockpot, perfect for sandwiches and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 pounds)
- 1 (12 oz) bottle BBQ sauce
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Sandwich buns (brioche or potato rolls)
- Coleslaw (prepackaged recommended)
Instructions
- Combine the sauce: Pour the BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire into the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the sauce, turning once to coat.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or HIGH for 3–4 hours until shredded easily.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken or shred directly in the crockpot.
- Mix and let absorb: Return chicken to the sauce and stir. Let sit on LOW for 15–30 minutes.
- Toast the buns: Split and toast buns until golden.
- Assemble: Pile chicken onto buns, adding coleslaw on top.
Notes
Serve with extra BBQ sauce, pickles, or sliced onions for a personal touch. Can substitute with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American