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Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken is made with chicken breasts, root beer and BBQ sauce - that's it! Tender, juicy barbecue chicken recipe that is perfect for sandwiches or served over rice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Course: chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 398kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce whatever kind you want
  • 1 cup root beer NOT diet

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker and lightly season with salt and pepper. Pour barbecue sauce and root beer evenly over the chicken.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for about 7-8 hours. When done, chicken should fall apart easily when shredded with 2 forks. Once the chicken is shredded, cook for another 20 minutes before serving. Serve with rice or on a bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg