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BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwiches: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwiches made in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Coleslaw optional, for topping

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
  4. Toast the hamburger buns if desired.
  5. Serve the BBQ shredded chicken on the buns, topped with coleslaw if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or use a spicy barbecue sauce.
  • Substitute the chicken with pork shoulder for a different flavor profile, following the same cooking method.

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