Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken delivers 35g protein and 407 calories per serving — efficient macros that leave room for carbs and fats in your daily total. Batch-preps 4 servings in the slow cooker with zero active cooking time, making it practical for meal prep on busy days. Use this when you need reliable protein without planning around cooking schedules.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Paprika, Smoked(10g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- •½ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.03)
- •BBQ Sauce(510g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
Instructions
- 1Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 2Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- 3Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then pour the BBQ sauce over top making sure the chicken is fully covered.
- 4Place a lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2.5 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- 5After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken. If the chicken does not easily pull apart with the forks, let it cook a little longer.
- 6Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on a bun, on nachos, over a baked potato, on pizza, or with your favorite meal.
Nutrition — Per Serving
407
calories
35g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 54g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 1378 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
4 servings per batch · ~279g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 407 calories with 5g fat and 54g carbs. The carbohydrate-to-protein ratio makes this a lean, carb-forward macro profile.
How long does Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken take to prep?
Prep time is quick with the slow cooker doing the work, and this batch makes 4 servings. You'll have four ready-to-eat dinners or lunch portions with minimal prep effort.
Is Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 407 calories and 54g carbs per serving, this recipe is ideal for muscle gain phases where carbs are prioritized around training. The 35g protein per serving supports recovery without excess calories.
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