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5 from 4 votes

BBQ Pulled Chicken

Smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet--no one believe that this BBQ crow-please is only 0 SmartPoints a serving!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4 medium)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional if you like a little kick)
  • 1 cup Naturally Sweetened BBQ Sauce
  • Easy Coleslaw (optional for topping)

Instructions

  • Prepare BBQ sauce. While sauce is simmering for 10 minutes, cut your onion and garlic. 

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Grease insert with nonstick cooking spray. Layer onions and garlic first, then top with chicken. Season chicken with all spices, then top with 1 cup BBQ sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Shred with forks and drain a bit if there is a lot of excess liquid. 
  • To serve, add more BBQ sauce on top. 

Pressure Cooker Instructions

  • Grease insert with nonstick cooking spray. Mix together 1/3 cup of water and 1/2 cup of your sauce in the bottom of the insert, then add chicken. 
  • Season chicken with spices. Scatter onions and garlic on top of chicken, then drizzle with another 1/2 cup of sauce. 
  • Close lid, making sure the pressure cooker is sealed. Pressure cook 20 minutes, then quick release until the steam is gone. 
  • Shred with forks and drain a bit if there is a lot of excess liquid. To serve, add more BBQ sauce on top.

Notes

Click here to determine your WW PersonalPoints for 1/2 cup of chicken and Click here for 1/4 cup of bbq sauce (if you are logged in to your WW app, it should calculate for you automatically).
WW Green SmartPoints: 2 for 1/2 cup
WW Blue SmartPoints: 0 for 1/2 cup
WW Purple SmartPoints: 0 for 1/2 cup