Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
This recipe brings together the tangy sweetness of barbecue sauce with a hint of spice, creating a deliciously tender chicken that practically cooks itself. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become incredibly juicy and flavorful.
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand) – 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing – 1/4 cup brown sugar – 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon onion powder – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for added heat) – Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the Chicken: – Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. – Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Make the Barbecue Sauce Mixture: – In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). – Stir well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Cook the Chicken: – Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, making sure they are fully coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.