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Close-up of slow cooker apple BBQ chicken on a white plate, garnished with parsley and chunks of apple.

Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Chicken

This slow cooker apple BBQ chicken combines tender chicken with sweet apples and smoky barbecue sauce for a hearty, wholesome dish. Perfect for any family dinner, this easy apple BBQ chicken is healthy, gluten-free, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or 2 fresh cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Add the chopped apples, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper on top.
  • Pour the BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar over everything.
  • Give the mixture a quick stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks, ensuring every piece is coated in the sauce.
  • Let the chicken sit in the slow cooker for 10–15 minutes to absorb more flavor.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.