🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 2.5–3 hours (high) or 5–6 hours (low)
🕒 Total Time: 2.5–6 hours
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (fat trimmed)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1¼ cups barbecue sauce
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (can reduce to ⅛ cup or omit for less sweetness)
Step-by-Step Instructions (Detailed):
- Prep your crockpot:
Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray (or use a liner for easy cleanup). - Season the chicken:
Place trimmed chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. - Mix the sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until smooth. - Add sauce to crockpot:
Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. - Cook:
Cover and cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or low for 5–6 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F internally. 🕒 - Shred the chicken:
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot so it soaks up all that rich, tangy BBQ sauce. 😋 - Serve and enjoy:
Serve on buns for classic BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches or try it on tacos, nachos, salads, pizza, or rice!

Pro Tips:
- Make it ahead: Great for meal prep! Store shredded chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for later: Portion into freezer bags for easy weeknight meals.
- Swap sauces: Try spicy BBQ or smoky chipotle sauces for a flavor twist.
Nutrition Info Table + Disclaimer:
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate | 420 | 30g | 18g | 16g | 2g | 10g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

