Here’s a one-mixture, smoky comfort slow-cooker chicken that’s ridiculously easy and always a hit.
🍗 Smoky Slow-Cooker Chicken (Dump & Go)
🥣 The 1 Mixture
Whisk together:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite smoky style)
- 1 (14–15 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Black pepper to taste
🧂 What You Do
- Place 3–4 raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Ladle the mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Shred the chicken directly in the sauce and stir.
That’s it. No browning required (though you can sear first for deeper flavor).
🔥 Why It’s So Good
- Smoky + slightly sweet
- Super tender and juicy
- Perfect for meal prep
🍽 How to Serve It
- On toasted sandwich buns
- Over mashed potatoes
- Stuffed into baked potatoes
- In tacos or wraps
- Over rice
🌶 Want More Kick?
Add:
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- Or 1 chopped chipotle in adobo
If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy smoky ranch version or a 5-ingredient ultra-minimal version.
