EASY SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN (HIGH PROTEIN + FAMILY FRIENDLY)
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EASY SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN
(HIGH PROTEIN + FAMILY FRIENDLY)
The easiest protein-packed dinner that somehow turns into 6 different meals.
If your family loves BBQ but you’re trying to stay on track with your goals… this recipe is for you friend!!
This slow cooker BBQ chicken is juicy, smoky, slightly sweet, and ridiculously easy. Toss everything in the crockpot and let it do the work.
The best part? One batch turns into sandwiches, bowls, stuffed potatoes, quesadillas, pizza, salads, and more so dinner feels different all week without actually making multiple meals.
Healthy eating gets WAY easier when you stop cooking from scratch every night.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
✔ High protein + filling
✔ Family-friendly (kids LOVE this one)
✔ Minimal prep = dump and go
✔ One recipe = multiple dinners
✔ Great for meal prep without burnout
MACROS
(Per 4 oz cooked chicken — does not include toppings/sides)
Calories: ~185
Protein: ~30g
Carbs: ~4g
Fat: ~2g
INGREDIENTS
For 2 lbs chicken (about 8 servings)
□ 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
□ 1 cup low sugar BBQ sauce (I love Primal Kitchen or Sweet Baby Rays no sugar)
□ 1 cup low sodium chicken bone broth
□ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
□ 1 tsp garlic powder
□ 1 tsp onion powder
□ 1 tsp smoked paprika
□ Salt + pepper
For 3 lbs chicken (about 12 servings)
□ 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
□ 1½ cups low sugar BBQ sauce
□ 1½ cups chicken bone broth
□ 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
□ 1½ tsp garlic powder
□ 1½ tsp onion powder
□ 1½ tsp smoked paprika
□ Salt + pepper
For 4 lbs chicken (about 16 servings)
□ 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
□ 2 cups low sugar BBQ sauce
□ 2 cups chicken bone broth
□ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
□ 2 tsp garlic powder
□ 2 tsp onion powder
□ 2 tsp smoked paprika
□ Salt + pepper
Servings Guide:
1 lb chicken = about 4 servings (4 oz cooked)
I almost always make 3–4 lbs because leftovers make healthy eating SO much easier.
DIRECTIONS
Add chicken to slow cooker.
Pour BBQ sauce and chicken bone broth over chicken.
Add Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook on:
LOW: 5–6 hours OR
HIGH: 3–4 hours
Shred chicken with forks (or use a hand mixer if you’re feeling fancy).
Return chicken to juices and let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
WAYS TO USE THIS BBQ CHICKEN
1. BBQ Chicken Sammys (Macro Friendly)
Pile BBQ chicken onto a macro-friendly bun.
My favorites:
Dave’s Killer Burger Buns
Schmidt 647 Buns
Lewis Healthy Life Buns
Mamma Tip: “Carve out” some of the bun to make more room for chicken and save calories. Honestly… nobody misses the extra bread.
Top with:
pickles (Grillos is my new obsession)
slaw (bonus points if you buy bagged coleslaw and toss it with vinegar and greek yogurt!)
red onion (pickled is my favorite)
To make it a full meal:
Protein → extra chicken, a high protein sauce
Carbs/fiber → fruit or roasted potatoes
Healthy fats → slaw or avocado
One of my FAVORITE comfort meals.
Add BBQ chicken to roasted sweet potato and top with cheese, Greek yogurt bbq ranch, or green onions.
3. BBQ Chicken Bowls
Serve over jasmine rice or roasted potatoes with:
corn!!
slaw
pickles
roasted veggies
Drizzle with ranch if desired.
4. BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Add BBQ chicken + reduced fat cheese to tortilla (Rise and Puff or Siete are my top two brands!) and crisp in skillet.
Kid-approved and ridiculously easy.
Serve with fruit or veggies.
5. BBQ Chicken Salad
Small chopped Romaine + BBQ chicken + corn + black beans + tomatoes + crunchy onions.
Drizzle with ranch or BBQ vinaigrette.
High protein lunch WIN.
Spread BBQ sauce over lavash or flatbread.
Top with:
BBQ chicken
mozzarella
red onion
cilantro
Bake until crispy.
Honestly tastes like takeout. Serve with high protein ranch. DUH.
Mamma Tip:
Cook once. Eat 2–3 ways.
This is one of my favorite ways to make healthy eating actually realistic as a busy mom.
Less cooking, less cleanup, and way less “what’s for dinner?” energy.
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