Description
A delicious and comforting sandwich made with tender shredded chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce, served on a toasted bun. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
- Pickles (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwiches by piling the shredded BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with coleslaw if desired, and add pickles for an extra crunch.
- Place the top half of the bun on each sandwich and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce according to your taste.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as jalapeños or onions.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg