Description
Craving an easy dinner with bold, smoky-sweet flavor? Crockpot Dr Pepper Chicken is a game-changing recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or casual get-togethers. This slow-cooked dish combines juicy shredded chicken with a rich blend of BBQ sauce and Dr Pepper for a mouthwatering result. It’s an ideal choice when you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, meal prep options, or easy recipes that are family-friendly and full of flavor. Great for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice, it checks all the boxes for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
12 oz Dr Pepper
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 small onion, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place sliced onions in the bottom of the Crockpot.
2. Layer chicken thighs or breasts over the onions.
3. Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the Dr Pepper over the chicken and onions.
5. Drizzle BBQ sauce on top.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
7. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
8. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce.
9. Let it cook on low for another 10–15 minutes to soak in the flavor.
10. Serve on buns, in tacos, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
For the juiciest results, use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Let the shredded chicken sit in the sauce before serving for deeper flavor.
Use your favorite BBQ sauce — smoky, spicy, or sweet — to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg