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A slow cooker pot full of bbq shredded chicken.
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Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

This slow cooker shredded bbq chicken recipe is packed with flavor and super easy to make. It results in tender, fall-apart chicken that's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1.25-1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons molasses*
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons tamari, soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Shred chicken, toss back in slow cooker and combine.
  • Serve on burger buns with slaw. Drizzle extra sauce on if desired.

Notes

  • Don't have molasses? You can sub it for maple syrup or honey or just skip it all together!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1502mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g