Description
This Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Slow-cooked in a tangy blend of BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, the chicken becomes perfectly shreddable and infused with a zesty, sweet, and savory sauce. Ideal for sandwiches, nachos, baked potatoes, or salads, this easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 (12-oz) bottle BBQ sauce
- ¾ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients: chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce over the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb the flavors and become tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken thoroughly to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the zesty BBQ chicken on buns for sandwiches, over nachos, on a baked potato, or on top of a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sliced onions or minced garlic before cooking.
- Use a thicker BBQ sauce to avoid watery results.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for more juicy and flavorful meat.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
