Description
This Crockpot Dr Pepper Chicken recipe is a game-changing slow cooker dinner that’s as easy as it is flavor-packed. Sweet, tangy, and tender shredded chicken is created with just a handful of ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights, casual entertaining, or meal prep. Serve it on buns, in tacos, or over potatoes for a crowd-pleasing twist. It’s a must-try if you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, quick chicken recipes, or flavorful slow cooker food ideas that even picky eaters will love. Whether you’re planning a game day spread or need a weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is here to save the day.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper
1.5 cups BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Pour BBQ sauce and Dr Pepper over the chicken.
4. Mix lightly to coat the chicken evenly.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
6. Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks in the crockpot.
7. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to absorb all the flavor.
8. Serve hot in buns, over potatoes, or as desired.
Notes
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer, juicier texture.
Add crushed red pepper or hot sauce if you want to kick up the heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, Dr Pepper chicken, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe, BBQ chicken