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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

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This slow Cooker BBQ pulled chicken only has 3 simple ingredients — chicken, BBQ sauce, and dry Italian dressing mix. Easy to make, this pulled chicken delivers tender, shredded chicken bursting flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, game days, potlucks, or picnics, this chicken recipe comes together with minimal effort. Instructions to make this versatile BBQ pulled chicken in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing seasoning (see below post for homemade)
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water (for Instant Pot)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
  3. Shred chicken & return to slow cooker.

Instant Pot

  1. Pour the broth (or water)  into the pressure cooker. Add the chicken.
  2. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix on top of chicken. Pour BBQ sauce over chicken. Do not stir.
  3. Close lid and seal vent. Cook high pressure, 13 minutes. Natural release 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
  4. Shred chicken & return to the Instant Pot.

Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-pulled-chicken/

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