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Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken served in a bowl with sauce and garnishes

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken

Effortless and cozy, this shredded chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce is perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with boneless skinless thighs.
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce Use your favorite variety.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Or low-sodium broth; water plus a pinch of bouillon can be used.
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives brighter flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste sliced green onions for garnish Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer in the crockpot.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder or minced garlic, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and turn each piece so it is coated.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F and pulls apart easily.
  2. Remove the chicken or shred it directly in the crockpot with two forks. Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce so it soaks up the flavor.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For reheating, microwave in 60-second bursts or warm gently on the stovetop with broth to loosen the sauce.

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