Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Barbecue Chicken served on a white platter with Coca Cola and a slow cooker in the background

4.67 from 3 votes

This easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken is made with boneless chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, soda, and simple seasonings. Serve it whole with your favorite sides or shred it for sandwiches and sliders.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: Slow Cooker

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Barbecue Chicken in Crock Pot, BBQ chicken slow cooker

Servings: servings

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 ½ cups regular Coca Cola soda
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Combine the garlic powder, dried minced onion, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
Pour the soda around the chicken.
Spread 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter.
Brush the chicken with the remaining ½ cup barbecue sauce.
Serve the chicken breasts whole, or shred the chicken and serve it on hamburger buns.

Notes

Tips

Use regular full-sugar soda for the intended sweetness and sauce consistency.
Choose chicken breasts that are similar in size so they cook at the same rate.
Begin checking the chicken near the 4-hour mark to avoid overcooking.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently with a little extra barbecue sauce to keep the chicken moist.
The chicken can be cooked a day ahead and reheated whole or shredded before serving.

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