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Slow Cooker Tangy Barbeque Chicken

9/8/17
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As a busy mom of three active boys, I am always on the hunt for easy and quick weeknight meals. I'm talking 30 minutes or less of work time. Cooking time doesn't bother me – if it's in the slow cooker and I don't have to stand by the stove keeping a close eye on it!

If I'm really honest, I resisted having and using a slow cooker for years. I have no idea why – fear that it might burn the food? However, now it's one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! I use mine often now, so it makes me chuckle to think of how resistant I used to be.

This is my absolute favorite slow cooker! It's wonderful because you can program how high and how long you want to cook your food. My favorite feature is the locking lid so that you can take the crock pot (full of food but doesn't spill!) to a relative's house, a friend's house, a pot luck, a teacher appreciation dinner or anywhere else you need to take it! It really is worth every penny (and makes a terrific birthday or holiday gift!).

This tangy barbeque chicken is perfect! It takes only 5 minutes to whip together the ingredients and turn on the slow cooker. Shredding the chicken takes about 10 minutes (or less). There you have it…a delicious meal with very minimal work!

This chicken dish is perfect for those busy sports and activity nights. You know, those nights when you're just running and need to grab something quick but don't want fast food.

My family absolutely loves this chicken! We will eat it plain with rice or noodles occasionally, but we really love it on top of a baked potato. If you really want to get crazy, throw some shredded cheddar cheese on top – it's simply amazing!

The recipe is below  🙂

 

 

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For our giveaway this month, we are giving away a Kitchen Time-Saving Package!  This package includes: a Cuisinart mini food processor (which is perfect for majorly cutting down your onion chopping and chicken shredding time in this recipe alone!), a veggie stick slicer (perfect for prepping for school lunches or favorite meals), and a $25 gift card to Chili's/Macaroni Grill/Maggiano's/On The Border for that night when you just need a break! The total value of this package is approximately $100!

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Slow Cooker Tangy Barbeque Chicken
Print Recipe
Tangy and delicious, this slow cooker chicken is a snap to make. Add this fantastic and easy weeknight dinner option to your rotation!
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineAmerican
Servings Prep Time
4-5 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
3-4 hours
Servings Prep Time
4-5 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
3-4 hours
Slow Cooker Tangy Barbeque Chicken
Print Recipe
Tangy and delicious, this slow cooker chicken is a snap to make. Add this fantastic and easy weeknight dinner option to your rotation!
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineAmerican
Servings Prep Time
4-5 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
3-4 hours
Servings Prep Time
4-5 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
3-4 hours
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce just use your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing use your favorite or a homemade dressing
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 2-3 chicken breasts
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Spray the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray to make clean up easier.
  2. Combine all ingredients, except for the chicken, in a mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 the mixture in the crock pot
  3. Place the chicken in the crock pot. Pour the remaining sauce mixture on top of the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. When ready to serve, pull out the chicken and shred using two forks to shred up the meat. Then put the shredded meat back into the sauce and mix well.
  6. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes

Note: you can use a food processor and pulse just a couple of times to mince the onion and/or shred the chicken.

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Comments

  1. Debbie P says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    This recipe sounds fantastic. Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Leah Shumack says

    September 24, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    The Prep Processor! That is on my kitchen wish list to someday own!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 24, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Good luck, Leah! Thanks for entering!

      Reply
  3. Audrey Stewart says

    September 24, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    The food processor. I have never had one.

    Reply
  4. kathy Persons says

    September 24, 2017 at 6:18 am

    I would love a mini food prepper

    Reply
  5. Lissa Crane says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Everything looks awesome, but the Cuisinart mini food processor would be a blessing in my kitchen!

    Reply
  6. Eowyn Livengood says

    September 23, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    My favorite part about the giveaway is the food processor. I’ve never had one, but it seems like it would take a lot less time making dinner each night!

    Reply
  7. Cindy says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:56 am

    I would love the Cuisinart mini food processor to chop onions for pico de gallo and to chop nuts for hot fudge sundaes.

    Reply
  8. Wanda McHenry says

    September 23, 2017 at 12:32 am

    The Cuisinart mini food processor would be a fantastic replacement for my 20+ year old beat up chopper!

    Reply
  9. Stephanie Shipley says

    September 22, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I would most appreciate the mini food processor because I don’t have a food processor and love making recipes that call for one.

    Reply
  10. Dee Johnson says

    September 22, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I just love the food processor.

    Reply
  11. connie danielson says

    September 20, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    I would like to win the mini food precessor. my kitchen in my apartment is very small and thiswould fit in very nice!

    Reply
  12. Lara Snyder says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:52 am

    I would adore the mini food processor! My kitchen is tiny, and so often I’ll skip a more elaborate recipe rather than drag out big equipment I don’t have the counter space for.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      Yes! I know what that’s like, Lara! This mini food processor is awesome (and it lasts forever)! Good luck and thank you for entering!!

      Reply
  13. Deborah M says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    I would enjoy the gift card the most. I love cooking but I cook everyday and I would enjoy the break.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 19, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      I completely understand, Deborah! When you cook everyday (especially multiple meals a day), it’s nice to get a break! Good luck!

      Reply
  14. Jeanne Coulombe says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:35 am

    The food proceser would help me so much

    Reply
  15. Maryann D. says

    September 17, 2017 at 8:13 am

    The Cuisinart mini food processor would really help me prepare my dinners and salads faster. I would like this.

    Reply
  16. Linda Szymoniak says

    September 17, 2017 at 1:33 am

    I’d appreciate the little food processor the most. I have one – well, had one – it really doesn’t work any more and is actually an attachment to a much larger appliance, so having one that is compact and that actually works would be a godsend.

    Reply
  17. Melissa Mazzur says

    September 16, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I would love the mini food processor! My daughter who is at college would love to have for her apartment!

    Reply
  18. Steve Weber says

    September 15, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    $25 gift card to Chili’s/Macaroni Grill/Maggiano’s/On The Border

    Reply
  19. John H. says

    September 15, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    I would like the $25 gift card to Chili’s/Macaroni Grill/Maggiano’s/On The Border.

    Reply
  20. Jennifer H. says

    September 15, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    I would like to have the Cuisinart mini food processor.

    Reply
  21. Dorothy Boucher says

    September 15, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Cuisinart mini food processor, have been wanting one of these for a very long time. So many goodies to make in these.
    @tisonlyme143

    Reply
  22. Karley Moore says

    September 15, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Thanks for the great giveaway!! I would love to get my hands on that mini food processor!!! I need a new one.

    Reply
  23. Julie Wood says

    September 15, 2017 at 9:39 am

    This is a perfect chicken recipe that is easy to make! Thanks for sharing and the mini food processor is amazing and will really help me with cooking in the kitchen!

    Reply
  24. Keli Budnik says

    September 15, 2017 at 9:18 am

    The part of the giveaway package would I appreciate the most is the veggie stick slicer. What a neat little gadget!

    Reply
  25. Dale says

    September 15, 2017 at 3:29 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! Just in time for my planning! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Nicole says

    September 14, 2017 at 4:22 am

    This looks delicious. Is there a way though, to prepare without a slow cooker. I don’t have one and I’m not sure those are sold here in Norway. I am going to pin this for later. Thanks Heather!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 14, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Hi Nicole! Yes! Think of the slow cooker as a mini portable oven. Almost anything you cook in the slow cooker can be baked in the oven. So if you want to try baking it, turn your oven to 350 degrees and bake, covered, for 60-90 minutes (until the chicken is cooked). Then take out the chicken, shred it, and put it back into the sauce.

      Reply
  27. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    September 14, 2017 at 2:09 am

    The Food Processor

    Reply
  28. Sheri says

    September 14, 2017 at 1:35 am

    We have a slow cooker but I do not use it as often as I should. I like this recipe but I am so impatient to have to wait for 4 hours. I think this would be great to make on a weekend when I have more time. Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 14, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Hi Sheri! Well, you can either make it on the weekend and have it for the week (meal planning – score!) or you could bake it if you want it a little faster. If you want to bake it in the oven, bake it, covered, at 350 degrees for about 60-90 minutes (until the chicken is cooked). Then take it out and shred it and put it back in the sauce. Voila!

      Reply
  29. Michele Tripple says

    September 13, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    That looks delicious! This time of year we eat out of the slow cooker so much because of all the practices we have! This is going on the meal prep calendar! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  30. Louise Smith says

    September 13, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Ooh, this looks absolutely delicious. I’m secretly glad we’re back to the autumn months now as it’s the time of year I use my slow cooker the most 🙂

    Louise x

    Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Looks delicious. I ADORE my slow-cooker and always have, so I’m always surprised to hear people who don’t like using it. I’m glad you’ve come over to the good side. 😉 It’s such a time saver. The homemade barbecue sauce sounds amazing!

    Reply
  32. Debbie Welchert says

    September 13, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    My favorite item is the veggie stick maker. They would be great making for my grandchildren for snacks.

    Reply
  33. Grady @ This Mormon Life says

    September 13, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Oh man that goods good. Much better than BBQ Chicken in a tub you buy at the grocery store.

    Reply
  34. Keli says

    September 13, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Yum! Love the crockpot and BBQ chicken. I pinned this for later!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 13, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      Awesome, Keli! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  35. David Elliott says

    September 13, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    The locking lid would be a cool edition to a good slow cooker. I have tried them and have had mixed results with slow cooker food. I never hated it, but I never loved it much either. Not sure why. This does look delicious though. I would love to try this recipe out.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 13, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      The locking lid is a terrific addition to the slow cooker – it makes transportation to potlucks, teacher appreciation events, etc so much easier! I think the key to using a slow cooker is to use it for dishes that you won’t need/want a crispy texture. Saucy recipes like this one, soups, pastas, etc really do well in the slow cooker and save oodles of time!

      Reply
  36. Aditi says

    September 13, 2017 at 1:43 am

    This looks to be a great recipe, sadly I’m a vegetarian so I cannot try it as it is. Maybe, I can try with some vegetarian substitute. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Ali Rost says

    September 12, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Thank-you, thank-you! For the longest time, I was a single mom without a BBQ, so I’m thrilled for recipes like this one that gave me the opportunity to fake it. Love crockpot recipes, especially on days we’re busy. They make life so much easier. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Hopefully, my three-year-old grandson (who used to love chicken and has suddenly become picky about it, turning up his nose to the Asian style I made last week) will love it as well. Thanks (as always) for your wonderful recipes! x

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 12, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Oh Ali, thank you for the amazing comment and sweet words. I hope you love this recipe as much as we do. Simple is how we do things – life is already too complicated! I hope your grandson loves this! My one son who has texture issues even loves it!

      Reply
  38. sherry butcher says

    September 12, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    I could really use a Cuisinart mini food processor. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  39. Cheryl Rahkonen says

    September 12, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    I would like the Cuisinart mini food processor the best.

    Reply
  40. Kallia says

    September 12, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    The funny thing is that I have chicken laid out for cooking today and I was looking for a new yummy and easy recipe! I think I just found it! I have all the ingredients at hand so happy dance! I don’t even need to go to the grocery store!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 12, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      I love it when that happens!! I hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
  41. Jean says

    September 12, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    Yum, this looks so good! I really wish my husband would let us have a slow cooker, I know how useful they can be. Great giveaway by the way, wish I could enter!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 12, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Jean, you could also bake it in the oven. I would try it covered on 350 degrees for about 60-90 minutes. Then shred up the chicken and put it back into the sauce.

      Reply
  42. Darla Peduzzi says

    September 12, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I really could use the mini food processor! This recipe looks so good too! My family would like it too.

    Reply
  43. Yukti says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:33 am

    Lovely recipe and it should be delicious because of BBQ sauce. I love more saucy things that too cooked slowly. Cooking slowly fills the aroma in the recipe. thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  44. LaToya says

    September 12, 2017 at 12:54 am

    I have to try this recipe it looks really good!! And I love slow cooker meals good post!

    Reply
  45. Cami says

    September 12, 2017 at 12:24 am

    The dish looks super delicious!

    Reply
  46. jhilmil says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    Seems good and a simple recipe, as such I love Slow cooker recipes. Shall try out soon!

    Reply
  47. Komal says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    Chicken and tanginess my two fav things <3

    Reply
  48. Ramona Spires says

    September 11, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    This looks delicious. Definitely a recipe I would love to try.

    Reply
  49. Debbie Yoder says

    September 11, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    I would choose the mini food processor!TY!

    Reply
  50. Norlisha Gistarb says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:23 am

    This looks sooooo good! I want to try it on the baked potato. Thank you so much for sharing this.

    Reply
  51. Tabitha Blue says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Yum! Love the idea of it on the potato!!

    Reply
  52. Kimmy Ripley says

    September 11, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Wowza what a super prize pack!~ I love it all but I would be most excited to win that mini food processor. That would be amazing to have in the kitchen.

    Reply
  53. Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching says

    September 11, 2017 at 10:24 am

    This looks really good for such a simple recipe. My slow cooker is my favourite kitchen gadget and I am always looking out for easy recipes like this.

    Reply
  54. Tatiana says

    September 11, 2017 at 9:49 am

    This sounds and looks so delicious. I think I’m going to pick up the ingredients today. It’s been a while since I’ve used my slow cooker. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  55. Amy at cooking1handed.com says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Well now I’m starving, i might have this for lunch! And it’s dairy free, excellent for me:)

    Reply
  56. Ysh Dee says

    September 11, 2017 at 5:19 am

    That’s a healthy hack not just for busy mom like yourself but for anyone who lives a hectic lifestyle. Thanks for sharing!
    http://myhappyramblings.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  57. Familyearthtrek says

    September 11, 2017 at 5:09 am

    Me to having kids..hmmm ONE kid is already time consuming enought and then one need to stand cooking for hours that is a nightmare! So this recipe that you just need to toss some ingrediens in a pot and let it cook while you give your all attention to your kids is perfect! It looks very good!

    Reply
  58. Kavita Singh says

    September 11, 2017 at 2:34 am

    The mini food processor can be a perfect addition to our kitchen. A recipe worth a try. Thanks for all your awesome giveaways!!!

    Reply
  59. Crisly says

    September 11, 2017 at 2:33 am

    Saving this recipe, this looks yummy. Thank you for ‘feeding’ us these delicious foods. ☺️

    Reply
  60. Gemma says

    September 11, 2017 at 12:59 am

    Thanks for those easy recipes!

    Reply
  61. Laurie Nykaza says

    September 11, 2017 at 12:57 am

    The Cuisinart mini food processor sounds wonderful to use and a big tine saver when preparing foods that need chopped.

    Reply
  62. Lyka Chiang says

    September 11, 2017 at 12:37 am

    This looks like something I would use as a stuffing for a sandwich. Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 11, 2017 at 12:42 am

      Oh yes – it would be delicious!

      Reply
  63. Ashley says

    September 11, 2017 at 12:17 am

    YUM! Thank you so much for this recipe. It looks delicious and simple enough for me to manage!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 11, 2017 at 12:41 am

      Lol, Ashley! Yep, simple is important for me too! I don’t have time for complicated as a busy mom!

      Reply
  64. Lindsay Morales says

    September 10, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    The mini food processor and veggie slicer would definitely save time in my kitchen!!! ? Thanks for all your awesome giveaways!!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 10, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      You are welcome, Lindsay! They are so much fun to do – I really LOVE making someone’s day by giving them a surprise gift!

      Reply
  65. Rita A says

    September 10, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    I like the veggie stick slicer the best. Looks fast and easy

    Reply
  66. Yana says

    September 10, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    Looks super tasty and easy. Cannot wait to give it a shot

    Reply
  67. Made Adayasa says

    September 10, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    I never see this food before . But seems like very easy to make . I love Italian dressing and perhaps will put somebody chili on it .

    Reply
  68. shannon fowler says

    September 10, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    I would appreciate the food processor the most! It sounds like it would really help out!

    Reply
  69. Stephanie Phelps says

    September 10, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    The Cuisinart mini food processor would be a huge time saver for me! Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  70. Wendy R. says

    September 10, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    The veggie stick slicer sounds great! I didn’t know there was such a thing!

    Reply
  71. Lisa Williams says

    September 10, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    I would love the food processor,it would help get food prepping done so much faster for dinner.

    Reply
  72. Ashley Perez says

    September 10, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    The food processor 🙂

    Reply
  73. Lyndsey says

    September 10, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    This looks so yummy. I will have to add this to the list of recipes I need to try. I love slowcooker meals!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 10, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      I love slow cooker meals too! Cooking feels so much easier when done in the slow cooker!

      Reply
  74. Jennylyn Gross says

    September 10, 2017 at 12:19 am

    The food processor

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  75. HS says

    September 9, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    The mini food processor would be a perfect addition to my kitchen!

    Reply
  76. Lisa says

    September 8, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    Looks yummy! On my list to try…

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 9, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      I hope you love it, Lisa!

      Reply
  77. paula peterson says

    September 8, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    I’m trying that recipe for dinner, thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 9, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      I hope you love it, Paula!

      Reply

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