Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken with just five simple ingredients. This effortless dish combines tender chicken thighs simmered in savory BBQ sauce, aromatic garlic, and spices for a meal that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its versatility, you can serve it in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice. Get ready to impress your guests while enjoying the warm, comforting aroma filling your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs to the slow cooker, then pour in the sautéed onion-garlic mixture, BBQ sauce, and chicken broth.
- Season generously with smoked paprika, cumin, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken from the cooker and shred using two forks in the juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg