BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Just 6 total ingredients! Moist and flavorful chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in the crockpot and served on top of a fresh bun with refreshing ranch slaw. Seasoned with ranch dressing mix and your favorite barbecue sauce, it is a great little slow-cooker dinner or potluck recipe!

Great for potlucks or an easy weeknight dinner these crockpot barbeque chicken sandwiches are topped with an easy ranch slaw for a comforting but refreshing bite.

Just six total ingredients, this recipe is super simple yet mega tasty.

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

Chicken is slow-cooked in a simple blend of seasonings plus sauce. The result is flavorful, juicy chicken you can shred with ease.

The ultimate meal prep recipe. Made with only a handful of ingredients, you can make the chicken into sandwiches one night and wraps or pasta the next.

This crockpot chicken is the perfect go-to meal for when you don't want to turn on the oven or stove.

Whip up a batch of ranch coleslaw to go with it and you have the tastiest summer meal. A busy weeknight meal that everyone is sure to devour. Or serve it up for a gathering in the backyard. Savor summer yet don't skimp on a delicious meal.

This crockpot BBQ chicken is also:

Hands off: The crockpot barbeque chicken is an effortless meal that comes together with just a few ingredients.

Versatile: Though the sandwiches are delicious, you can use the juicy shredded chicken in multiple ways making it wonderful for meal prep. On top of that, it can be used for busy nights or something like a potluck where you need to feed a crowd, too!

Flavorful: Sweet and savory barbeque-sauced chicken topped with a refreshing, zesty ranch slaw that’s made with ease.

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

You'll need just 6 basic ingredients, most of which you may already have, to make both the slaw and BBQ chicken.

Here's a look at what you'll gather:

For the Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs: Chicken breasts can work here too but may require you to adjust the cooking time. Also, breasts also don’t give off as much juice as thighs do either due to lower fat content.

BBQ sauce: Any of your favorite sauces can work here and choosing new ones is a great way to subtly adjust the flavor. I love smoky sauce!

Dry ranch mix: This is something you can make yourself or if you’re saving time just grab a pack from the store. You’ll need enough for both the chicken and the coleslaw.

For the Ranch Slaw

Coleslaw mix: You can shred your own, or save a bunch of time using a store-bought blend of cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots.

Ranch dressing: Choose your favorite brand.

Optional: To add more tang to the slaw, trying adding 1-2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar along with the ranch dressing.

★ How to Make this Recipe ★

The slaw and chicken each come together quickly, making this a no-hassle dinner to prepare.

Here's a look at the steps:

• Mix together ranch dressing and slaw veggies.
• Grease crockpot and add chicken.
• Sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
• Cook on low.
• Let chicken cool slightly then shred.
• Add chicken back to crockpot and cover in barbecue sauce.
• Portion shredded chicken with sauce onto buns.
• Top with coleslaw.
• Serve.

★ Tips & FAQs ★

Can I make these barbecue chicken sandwiches spicy?

You can easily alter the flavor by using a spicy barbecue sauce in place of a regular one.

Conversely, if you want to tone down the spice, trying adding a dollop of ranch dressing to the buns before serving. This will cool down any heat.

Can I make these into sliders?

Yes! Turn this dish into an appetizer by serving these on slider-sized buns. Savory or sweet Hawaiian rolls work great and will make twice as many mini sandwiches as regular-sized sandwiches.

Storing Leftovers

Chicken

Let the barbeque chicken cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in the microwave or on the stove until just warmed through.

Slaw

Made ranch slaw will stay fresh for 5 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.

How do I prevent my bun from getting soggy after I make my sandwich?

If you toast the buns and then spread the inside of each bun with a light layer of mayo, they’re less likely to get soggy from the chicken.

What are some other ways to use up the chicken?

This crockpot barbeque chicken tastes delicious on top of cornbread, rolled up into a wrap, baked on top of a tray of nachos with cheese, or as a topping to a cold pasta salad. It's also great as a pizza topping or added to mac and cheese. It’s extremely versatile!

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