Make this EASY Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken while you are out for the day!
One of my personal favorites for the slow cooker is BBQ Chicken because it’s literally two ingredients, that’s it! Of course, you can get more creative and add some extras to it, but I’ve found as long as you have a great sauce, nothing else is needed.
The best part is that this can be made in a traditional slow cooker or your Ninja Foodi!
How do you make slow cooker BBQ chicken in the Ninja Foodi?
The Ninja Foodi is an all in one appliance, which means you can easily use the slow cooker function just like you would for a traditional slow cooker.
This will be done using the additional lid that comes with the Ninja Foodi, the nozzle needs to be set to vent and then go ahead and set the Ninja Foodi for the slow cooker mode.
It’s so simple and easy to use. We’ve ended up leaving ours right on our counter now because I am using it daily, plus I’ve been able to get rid of all my other appliances!
This dish is going to be Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken that you can then use for a variety of meals.
How should you serve Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken?
- Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Sandwiches
- Subs
- Salads
- Wraps
- Nachos
This pulled chicken can be used for a variety of meals, we prefer baked potatoes but I also love to add it to nachos or sandwiches too. It’s going to be your choice on how you would like to serve it. It can also be served as is!
We love to make a bit batch of Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, then you can freeze the leftovers for future meals as well.
What sauce should you use?
Go with your all-time favorite barbecue sauce because you want that flavor to soak into the chicken. Our personal preference is Head Country Original BBQ Sauce.
They also carry an Apple Habenero that is just out of this world, it’s delicious. It really isn’t spicy like I thought it would be, but the flavor is wonderful.
Which cut of chicken should you use?
This chicken can be made with either boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast, make sure they are skinless as well.
We typically go with chicken breast on this just to keep it a bit leaner; however, I love the chicken thighs too.
Now, let’s get this meal in the Ninja Foodi, it’s time for Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken!
Be sure to check out these 65 Easy Ninja Foodi Recipes too!
Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (About 2 Pounds)
- 1 Cup Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Spray the Ninja Foodi with cooking oil of your choice - Coconut, Avocado, Grapeseed, Etc. Use one recommended for the Ninja Foodi.
- Place the chicken on the bottom of the pot.
- Coat with barbecue sauce.
- Add the lid to the Ninja Foodi and set the seal to 'vent'.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Carefully remove the lid.
- Using two forks, shred or pull the chicken carefully be sure not to scratch the pot.
- If you are worried about scratching it, move the chicken to a large bowl and shred.
- Top the chicken over potatoes, sandwich, or salad!
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Comments & Reviews
Before the Ninja, I would set my slow cooker before work. It would go on in the afternoon and be ready by the time I get home. How can you do this with the Foodi?
The Foodi has a slow cooker setting so you can set it like you would a slow cooker.
Can we cook on high for less time?
If you do it on high, cut the time in half, so go with 4 hours.
which lid do you use to slow cook? The air crisper or the Pressure cooker. I’m thinking from the recipe above and it stating “vent” that it would be the pressure cooker. I’m just not sure.
The pressure cooker lid, then be sure to set it to ‘vent’ not seal.
My husband gave me a ninja foodi for xmas & I am a bit confused as how to use for slow cooking so your post has helped, thanks. Does the ninja foodi automatically switch to warm when the timer runs out? (for example if you got delayed coming home) Thanks a mill Sue
Yes, for me it’s always switched to warm similar to a slow cooker.
Can I use frozen chicken breast to make this in the ninja foodi? I found your recipe last night and meant to take out the chicken last night but forgot. Thank you!
I always do mine thawed, but you could defrost them a bit or put them in the foodi with the pressure cooker function with 1 cup of water for about 5 minutes to get them thawed, then cook them at that point in the slow cooker function as written.
Can I use the Ninja glass lid?
Yes, that’s what I use now too.
Wow! Cooked on high for 5 hours. It was falling apart. Moved to bowl and shredded using two forks. Most tender, tastiest shredded chicken ever! It was great on a mini bun. We all loved it. Thank you!!!!!
So glad to hear that!!
Hi, I’m wanting to cook a beef joint in slow cooker but do i need to totally cover with liquid ?
Thanks
Yes you would want to cover it with something – here is a similar recipe – https://www.mommyhatescooking.com/ninja-foodi-mississippi-pot-roast. You could do this recipe in the slow cooker on 8 hours too.
I’m glad I already know better than to use any non stick cooking sprays on my Foodi equipment. You probably shouldn’t be advising others to do so.
Edited to clarify
I am so confused. “Slow cooker” keeps being used, but the only slow cook button in my Foodi says “Slow Cook Yogurt” is this what you mean?
Yes that’s slow cook or yogurt.
I’m going to use this way of slow cooking today. Can’t wait to try it out. I think I’ll put it over potatoes.
We do ours over potatoes too, that’s our favorite way!
Looks amazing. I need to get out my Ninja Foodi and use it more. We also just bought the Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven. I am happy to feature your bbq Chicken recipe at Love Your Creativity. Happy fall.
I have to cook 8lbs of shredded chicken for a party, can I cook that much in the Ninja foodie at once?
I haven’t tried 8 pounds yet, but it would depend on how well it fits in your machine.