Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken features tender, pull-apart chicken infused with a balanced blend of sweet brown sugar, bright Italian dressing, and smoky Worcestershire under a rich BBQ sauce. It’s juicy, saucy, and perfect for piling onto buns or serving over rice for weeknights, potlucks, or casual game-day dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- 2
Combine the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- 3
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- 5
Shred to serve.
- Calories 2056.92 kcal High 103%
- Protein 379.38 g Good Source 759%
- Carbohydrate 29.56 g 11%
- Total Fat 48.13 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1276.9 mg High 426%
- Sodium 4075.98 mg High 177%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 25.41 g --
- Added Sugars 17.34 g High 35%
- Calcium 17.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 170.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 63.27 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 3.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Brown Sugar, Italian Dressing, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 2056.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Brown Sugar, Italian Dressing, Whole Chicken, Worcestershire Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2056.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken healthy?
- Tangy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 2056.92 calories and 379.38 g of protein, or 759% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4075.98 mg (177% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.34 g (35% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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