Simple Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

This shredded chicken recipe is so easy to make! With just a few ingredients, you will be enjoying tender & juicy BBQ chicken. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for any potluck, picnic, party, or Tuesday dinner!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
180
minutes
TOtal:
190
minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 - 3 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 c. BBQ sauce
  • Zest & juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • Optional: Sriracha
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, cubed

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Then, pour enough BBQ sauce to cover the bottom of the slow cooker. Stir in the lime zest, juice, brown sugar, and Sriracha (if desired.) Next, set 2-3 chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Then, cover with more BBQ sauce and the butter. Add the remaining chicken and cover with BBQ sauce. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Then, return to the slow cooker and stir well.