BBQ Bombshell Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken – Step-by-Step!

BBQ Bombshell Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken – Step-by-Step!

We love a recipe that practically cooks itself—especially when it delivers big flavor with minimal effort. This Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Chicken checks all the boxes: juicy, tender, and bursting with smoky-sweet goodness thanks to our very own AJD Sass & Spice BBQ Bombshell Seasoning.

Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this recipe will become a go-to in your kitchen. Here’s how to make it, step by step—with photos from my own kitchen to guide you along the way!

 Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • 6 Tbsp AJD Sass & Spice BBQ Bombshell Seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 Tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Let’s Get Cookin’!

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Start by trimming your chicken breasts. Then give them a generous rub with 4 tablespoons of BBQ Bombshell Seasoning.

Tip: Massage the seasoning in well for best flavor penetration!

 

Step 2: Prep the Slow Cooker

Pour 2 cups of chicken stock into your slow cooker. Then add 4 tablespoons of liquid smoke—this gives the chicken that backyard smoker flavor, without the grill.


Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup! (Highly recommend!)

Step 3: Add the Chicken

Lay the seasoned chicken right into the liquid mixture in your slow cooker.


No need to stir—just nestle them in and cover!

Step 4: Cook Low & Slow

Set your slow cooker to LOW for 6–8 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and is easy to shred with a fork.

Kitchen Tip: If you're short on time, you can cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours—but the texture is best when you go low and slow.

Step 5: Shred, Sauce & Season Again

Once fully cooked, remove the chicken and shred it. Return it to the slow cooker and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of BBQ Bombshell Seasoning and 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Let it cook for another hour to soak up all that flavor.

Grab Your BBQ Bombshell Seasoning

This recipe wouldn’t be the same without our BBQ Bombshell blend. Smoky paprika, a kiss of brown sugar, and just the right amount of heat—it’s the magic dust your pantry didn’t know it needed.

Shop AJD Sass & Spice BBQ Bombshell Here

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