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Crockpot Root Beer Chicken

Crockpot Root Beer Chicken: Sweet, Tender, Effortless Delight

This Crockpot Root Beer Chicken recipe is an effortless dish featuring sweet, tender chicken perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Root Beer Can substitute with cola for similar flavor
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite brand
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced or diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can add fresh minced garlic for more flavor
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
  • 2 cups Coleslaw Optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Gather all the necessary ingredients for your Crockpot Root Beer Chicken.
  2. Lightly grease your slow cooker and place the chicken breasts at the bottom.
  3. Chop the onion and sprinkle it over the chicken, then pour the root beer and BBQ sauce evenly.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
  6. Serve on buns, in tacos, or over rice, topped with green onions and coleslaw.
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and can be easily reheated for quick lunches throughout the week.

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