Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups homemade BBQ sauce or store-bought sauce
02 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

→ Serving Options

04 - Whole wheat or pretzel buns
05 - Whole wheat tortillas
06 - Cheddar cheese
07 - Chopped green onion
08 - Baked sweet potatoes

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - If making homemade BBQ sauce, prepare it before starting the chicken (takes approximately 15 minutes).
02 - Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce over chicken, ensuring even coverage. Reserve any additional homemade sauce for serving.
03 - Cover and cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: 1½ to 2½ hours on high setting or 4 to 5 hours on low setting.
04 - Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks, either on the board or directly in the slow cooker.
05 - Add the cornstarch slurry to the remaining sauce in the slow cooker. Whisk to combine, cover, and set to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
06 - Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat thoroughly with the thickened sauce. Serve warm on buns for sandwiches, inside quesadillas, or on top of baked sweet potatoes with a sprinkle of green onion.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Store leftover BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
02 - Gently rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
03 - For freezing, store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
04 - For a quicker sauce thickening method, transfer sauce to a medium saucepan, whisk in the slurry, and cook on stovetop over medium heat until thickened (5-10 minutes).
05 - Recipe can be doubled for larger groups with adjusted cooking times.
06 - Cooking times may vary based on your specific slow cooker model.

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