Barbecue done the healthy way!
This recipe for Barbecued Pulled Chicken is as Easy as 1, 2, 3. Using the slow cooker method seals in moisture, making this one tasty SkinnyLicious sandwich.
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Chicken
This chicken recipe is both kid-friendly and easy to make, any time of the year!
Yield 8 people
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 4 pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth fat-free, low-sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- kosher or sea salt to taste
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce check out our recipe for Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Add chicken to the slow cooker, sprinkle on black pepper and pour broth over chicken. Cover and cook on high 4 hours, or low 6 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove chicken, place in a roaster pan and shred. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth from slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over chicken, coat well. Cover and heat 15-20 minutes. Serve on your favorite wheat bun or roll.
Notes
All chicken breasts or thighs can be used in place of half of each.
The nutritional data includes one bun.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 860mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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Yum!! I love BBQ chicken!
Can't wait to try this. Simple and great for a busy weeknight.
Why cant i read these recipes, what am i doing wrong
have done this before too!! Love it!
I’ll take pulled chicken over pulled pork anyday. This is wonderful!
my kids will love this one
This recipe is what we r making next week for our friends when they come over. They will love it! 3 of my best friends are also healthy eaters, so they’ll be thrilled!
So easy & Tasty. I usually have the ingredients on hand so it’s a snap to fix.
Favorite recipe so far 🙂 made it the other night!
Made it on Sunday… and leftovers for lunches
I can’t wait to try this one!
Love this recipe 🙂 was hungry for pulled pork but trying not to eat it so this worked out great.
How many servings does this make?
Jacqueline, Servings are about 6.
So easy and my whole family loved it!
Pampereddawn, YEAH!!! We just finished our leftovers today.
This is my families new favorite meal. Very easy to prepare