Go Back
–+ servings
Homemade Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Chicken

If you love a good pulled chicken barbecue sandwich, this recipe is going to knock your socks off! It’s tender, moist, and perfectly seasoned—a great solution for any busy cook who longs to serve authentic, pulled chicken (pork or beef) barbecue.
Prep Time10 minutes
Slow Cooking7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 349kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless (NOTE 1)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp vinegar any type
  • 1 tspn cumin
  • 28 oz. bottled barbecue sauce hold this for the 2nd phase (see instructions!)

Instructions

  • Place chicken, water, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and cumin in slow cooker set on “Low.” 
  • Cook for 6 hours.
  • Drain juices. 
  • Shred chicken right in the slow cooker using two forks to pull it all apart.
  • Pour in barbecue sauce, stir to combine.
  • Cook on “Low” for an additional hour. 
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve on buns with coleslaw. Serves 8-10.

Notes

  1. Can substitute boneless pork or beef.
  2. Use any bottled barbecue sauce of your choosing.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly closed container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg