If there's one thing I always keep in my recipe rotation, it's a meal that practically cooks itself.
As a busy mama, those are the recipes that save me on hectic weekdays. Between work, school, sports, and everything else life throws our way, there's nothing better than coming home to dinner already finished.
That's exactly why these Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches have become one of our family's favorite meals.
They're juicy, tender, loaded with smoky barbecue flavor, and incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients, your slow cooker does almost all the work while your house fills with the most amazing smell.
And honestly? My family never gets tired of these Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.
They're simple comfort food at its very best.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
How to make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches: ingredients you need!
Here's everything you'll need:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Fire & Smoke Society Honey Garlic BBQ Rub (season generously)
2 cups BBQ sauce
Hamburger buns
Sliced cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, pepper jack, or your favorite)
Optional Toppings
Jalapeños
Pickles
Red onion
Coleslaw
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
How to make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches: a step-by-step guide
1. Add the chicken
Place the thawed chicken breasts into your slow cooker.
2. Season generously
Spread the minced garlic over the chicken.
Season both sides generously with the Honey Garlic BBQ Rub.
This seasoning creates the incredible flavor that makes these Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches so delicious.
3. Slow cook
Cover and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
4. Shred the chicken
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
5. Add the BBQ sauce
Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir until every piece of chicken is coated.
Let everything cook together for another 5–10 minutes so the chicken absorbs all of that smoky, sweet flavor.
6. Assemble the sandwiches
Toast your hamburger buns if desired.
Pile on a generous scoop of BBQ chicken, add a slice of cheese, and finish with your favorite toppings.
Your Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are ready to enjoy!
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches: SIDE IDEA
One of the reasons I love these Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches is because they're perfect for so many occasions.
Serve them for:
Busy weeknight dinners
Family gatherings
Game day parties
Potlucks
Graduation parties
Summer BBQs
Easy meal prep
They also make incredible leftovers!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
For extra flavor, lightly butter and toast your hamburger buns before assembling your Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. Then top with a slice of cheddar cheese and a scoop of creamy coleslaw for the perfect sweet, smoky, and crunchy bite.
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