Description
Easy and flavorful BBQ shredded chicken sandwiches that can be prepared in either a slow cooker or an instant pot. Perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken breasts (about 3 1/2 pounds)
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 8 hamburger buns
- 8 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Step: Pour the BBQ sauce into a medium-sized bowl.
- Step: Add the Worcestershire sauce, Zesty Italian Dressing, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine.
- Step: Place chicken breasts into a 4-quart slow cooker or instant pot and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
- Step: For the slow cooker, cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3.5-4 hours. For the instant pot, cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
- Step: Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and stir back into the sauce. Serve on hamburger buns with a slice of cheese.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. You can add extra BBQ sauce after shredding if you prefer a saucier sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, sandwiches, slow cooker, instant pot, easy dinner, shredded chicken