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Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken

Let the slow cooker make dinner while you work or play!

By Sandy Wallace May 10, 2022

Easy recipes in the crockpot are perfect any time of year. This easy Crockpot Barbecue Chicken is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend meal that cooks itself while you're out running errands or enjoying family time.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken

What you need:

6-8 Frozen boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins (2 tenderloins per person)
1 Bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce
Seasoning as desired (we use Mrs. Dash)
Buns and cheese if desired for sandwiches

What you do:

1. Line slow cooker with liner if desired
2. Place frozen chicken tenderloins into slow cooker
3. Pour 1/2 bottle of barbecue sauce over tenderloins
4. Sprinkle with seasoning if desired
5. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6  hours
6. Chop or pull chicken using a potato masher or a pair of forks
7. Cook additional 30 minutes
8. Serve on buns or over rice

** If you use frozen whole chicken breasts instead of tenderloins, increase cooking time to 4-6 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

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