This simple BBQ pulled chicken cooks entirely in the crockpot and hungry game-day guests won’t believe that it comes together with only 2 ingredients!
Hi. My name is Sarah and I freaking love my crockpot.
Hello, easy-peasy barbecue pulled chicken. I like you too.
Oh, you like all these things too? Yay! Let’s be friends.
Because we’re all friends here, I’m shoving TWO things in ‘yo face today. The first one is pretty obvious → THIS CHICKEN. (you’re welcome)
#2. The giveaway. I teamed up with several amazing bloggers and we’re all giving away a $200 Amazon giftcard! All the deets are at the end of this post, so keep reading.
For now? We’re gonna talk ’bout the pulled chicken. And my crazy-obsessive love for my crockpot and barbecue sauce. Get comfy.
I feel almost guilty to call this pulled chicken a recipe, simply because it is SO DANG EASY. Two ingredients! Crockpot! I’m sorry, but you know I’m a sucker for the simple.
Right.
Seriously though, your crockpot literally does ALL the elbow grease, back-breaking work for game-day with these pulled chicken sammies. Ha.
Did you hear that? I think it’s me squealing a little bit over here….
Go to the great effort to throw some chicken breasts and barbecue sauce into the labor-saver (i.e. crockpot) and then let ‘er cook low and slow….
….4-6 hours later…that gorgeous chicken should be perfectly tender and your house should smell more or less amazing. Shred up that chicken while it’s still hot and then back into the crockpot it goes for about 1 more hour. At this point, you may choose to add more barbecue sauce to your pulled chicken, depending on how thick/liquidy you like it.
P.S. You may use whatever brand of barbecue sauce you like, but can I just say that homemade is so. darn. amazing? This is the only BBQ sauce I use! It’s spoon-in-the-jar worthy.
The sauce. The melt-in-your-mouth-tender chicken. The bread. GAH. Sogood.
Jazz up your personal sandwich with ALL the works your heart desires. I’m so boring and I usually just pile on the extra BBQ sauce onto mine…..
Like a lot. Hey, I like my sauce ok?
Now this is a sandwich. I am obsessed.
Your game-day guests will be obsessed. And you will feel like a crockpot-BOSS!
Yeah, you’re gonna want to invest in a napkin or 20. Things are ‘fixin to get deliciously-messy. 😉
2-Ingredient Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 to 2-1/2 cups barbecue sauce*
- Buns for serving
Instructions
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Place chicken breasts in a 3-qt slow-cooker. Pour 2 cups barbecue sauce over top. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or until chicken registers 165F.
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Transfer hot chicken to a large cutting board. Using two forks, shred chicken. Transfer shredded chicken back to slow-cooker and if desired, pour an additional 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over top. Cover and continue cooking chicken on low 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
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Serve pulled chicken in warmed and split buns.
Recipe Notes
*Feel free to use your favorite kind of barbecue sauce.
**As the recipe calls for, you may use an additional 1/2 cup barbecue sauce after shredding the chicken to give it more flavor. This is optional.
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Call me a crock pot addict, too! I use mine all the time, especially in the winter! This bbq chicken looks delicious, Sarah! I make a similar kind, but always add in rootbeer, so I will have to try your version out! Sounds like a perfect weeknight meal!
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Oh, gosh. I absolutely love the idea of rootbeer in pulled chicken! Must try that next time. 🙂 Thanks Gayle!
I cannot get enough of my crock pot! I have a soup in it as we speak. This bbq chicken may have to be next on the menu, it sounds delicious! I love that it’s only 2 ingredients! Pinning!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Baked Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting
Yay for crockpots! They’re really a lifesaver in my mind. 🙂 Thanks for pinning, Jen!
That chicken looks amazing and how awesome that only 2 ingredients are needed. I’m really trying to simplify my life this year so this is perfect!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie
It doesn’t get much simpler than this chicken! Totally stress-free. 😉 Thanks Christin!
I’m always in the mood for pulled bbq. Looks delicious!
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I just got a crockpot so now I can make recipes like this!!!! I love bbq anything, and this chicken would be no exception. It looks delicious!!
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Yayyy!! Congrats on the new crockpot, Liz! I’m thinking you should break it in with this chicken. 😀
I have been using my crock pot at least a couple of times a week lately and loving it! It doesn’t get much better than 2-ingredient pulled chicken! I totally agree – when it comes to bbq sauce homemade is the way to go!
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Haha! Sounds like we’ve both got the same “crockpot-fever” thing going on. 😉 Thanks Kristine!!
Mmm, I love BBQ chicken sandwiches! Even better if they are easy to make!
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My favorite too! 😉 Thanks Kelly!
Yay for crockpot meals! This bbq pulled chicken looks absolutely incredible, Sarah! Love that it only has 2 ingredients too – it sounds perfect!
Thanks Kelly! All hail crockpot meals! 🙂
Me and my slow cooker have been inseparable this winter. Can I just say—OMG this pulled chicken looks ah-mazing! At first I was like “There’s no way there’s only 2 ingredients.” But as I kept scrolling and my stomach was literally begging for a bite, I vowed to make this sometime this week. Because, um, yes.
Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow recently posted…Ultimate Coconut French Toast
Margaret, you are totally the sweetest! YES to being inseparable with the crockpot—I don’t think I could live without mine. 😉 You totally need to give this pulled chicken a try, girlie! You’ll love it.
2 ingredients away from awesomeness is the best! And that’s what this pulled chicken is! I love my freaking crock pot, too, and a pulled chicken sandwich on Game Day could not make me happier. Pinned!
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Thanks Marcie! Nothing beats 2-ingredient meals on game-day that’s for sure. Thanks for pinning as well! 🙂
Sarah, 2-ingredient-slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-chicken is brilliant!!!! and so easy!!! totally going to try this!
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Thanks Alice!! Definitely let me know if you try this chicken!
Can’t believe this is two ingredients AND made in a slow cooker! Seriously, Superbowl party prep never was easier 🙂
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Thanks Medha!! Game-day is fixin’ to be pretty stress-free with this chicken around. 😀
I love my crockpot too, Sarah! In fact, I’ve been thinking of getting a 2nd one so that I can do two things on the weekend at the same time. Is that crazy? BTW, thanks so much for participating in the giveaway!
Haha! Believe it or not, I have THREE crockpots. Two of them are quite a bit smaller, so I don’t use them that often but still, it’s nice to have the option! 🙂
Fellow slow cooker lover here! Can never have enough slow cooker recipes! This is like the easiest thing ever and looks absolutely fabulous, so how on earth have I never thought to simply put chicken and BBQ sauce in my slow cooker? (bangs head!) Thanks, girl!
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It’s seriously SO easy, yet it makes the best-ever pulled chicken. I was seriously like, this is it? This is all I have to do? LOL. Thanks Sarah!!
Don’t hate me, but I still don’t own a crockpot! Ooops! There is something that kinda freaks me out about leaving it on all day while Cheeto is at home! I might be a little crazy! I do however, love this pulled pork! I haven’t had it in forever, but it is always one of my favorites!
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You totally need a crockpot, Izzy! It will change your life. Promise. 🙂
Hi, my name is Cheryl, and I freaking love your Crockpot too! I really don’t use mine as much as I should, but this is a perfect dinner for O.. he would love it! Oh.. or BBQ nachos…. yes, that’s a thing down here!
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Haha! Get your crockpot on, girl! Totally start with this chicken—I absolutely LURVE the idea of BBQ chicken nachos! Oh, gosh…
Well this is just amazing! 2 ingredients, and in the slow cooker? The best! I love pulled chicken. My mom used to make it every year on Halloween when we were little, and I totally forgot about that until seeing this recipe. Thanks for the trip down memory lane : )
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted…Ramen Noodle Chinese Chicken Salad
I totally love that pulled chicken tradition, Nat! What an awesome idea. 😀
Saucy shredded chicken in a bun makes me giddy! MMM!
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Agreed!! Nothing beats it. 😉
Thank you @Sarah for co-hosting this great giveaway! I was contacted by Kristi and I am the winner! Yeah! I love following your blog and collecting all of these fantastic recipes. I will be stopping by often.
Congrats, Trish! I’m so excited for you! Thank you for following along and for the kind words!
Have you made this with a grocery store rotiserrie chicken?
Thank you
I have not, however you can certainly try it!
Made this yesterday using 3:1 sugar-free hi hickory: Stubb’s Sweet Heat BBQ sauces. I had to cook 10 hours on low in my slow cooker (it is a cherished gift from my mom who passed 18
18 years ago so it’s here to stay). It shredded beautifully and is very tasty! Such an easy recipe – I love that kind of cooking.