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Crockpot Pulled Chicken

Crockpot pulled chicken made with BBQ sauce and a splash of root beer is tender, flavorful, and irresistibly sweet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: The Shortcut Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup root beer
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a 6QT crock pot. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Pour in root beer and barbecue sauce.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, or until chicken reaches 165℉.
  • Remove chicken from crockpot. Shred the chicken and return to sauce to cook for another 30 minutes.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 1 month. 

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 710mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.1mg