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3) Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Tender, saucy, and a little sweet. I toss everything in before school pickup and feel like I have my life together for once — which, honestly, I'll take.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1½ cups bottled BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. Pour the BBQ sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper on top.
  4. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Check that the chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker.
  7. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce before serving.