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Shredded BBQ Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Tender shredded chicken cooked in BBQ sauce for an easy crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Place the 6 skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
  • Pour the entire bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce over the chicken.
  • Add 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Sriracha, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes on top of the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker until shredded to your liking.
  • Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce, then cover and cook on Low for 1 hour to meld flavors.
  • Serve hot with rolls, rice, or prepared coleslaw.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (crockpot)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Forks (for shredding)
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Sweet Baby Ray's is a sweet sauce, so extra spice is added to balance it.
  • Adjust Sriracha and red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer milder or hotter chicken.
  • Shred the chicken while it's hot for easier shredding.