Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is a savory, tender dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a flavorful feast. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or simply served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle chopped onions and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over the mixture.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir lightly if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken shreds easily with two forks.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Feel free to swap out barbecue sauce for teriyaki sauce or add bell peppers for a nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz pulled chicken
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg