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    Home » Main Dish » Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

    Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

    Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken is tender and sweet and makes the perfect shredded chicken sandwich! Made with just a few simple ingredients it's a must try recipe.

     slow cooker root beer chicken on white plate with salad in the background

    I love simple chicken recipe and when they are made in the slow cooker I love then even more!

    Something about the root beer really makes the chicken tender and it falls apart so easily.

    It has a great sweetness about it and works great on a sandwich or even on a salad with some ranch dressing! My kids LOVED this recipe and ate it up!

    How to make Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken:

    Place all ingredients in your slow cooker. Cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.

    Place chicken in a bowl and shred and add some liquid from your slow cooker in with your shredded chicken if needed.

    Ingredients:

    • Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless)
    • BBQ Sauce
    • Root Beer
    • Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
    • Salt and Pepper

    Directions:

    Step One: Place all ingredients in your slow cooker.

    Step Two: Cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.

    chicken in slow cooker shredded

    Step Three: Place chicken in a bowl and shred and add some liquid from your slow cooker in with your shredded chicken if needed. Serve as a sandwich or on top of a salad.

    Why I love this recipe!

    I love a good slow cooker recipe and when my kids love to eat it you know it's a winner! This recipe is so simple to make and full of flavor.

    We served are with a salad and carrot sticks but if you need more ideas check out these side dish recipes that would pair perfectly.

    Side dish ideas:

    • Roasted Ranch Potatoes
    • Baked Parmesan Garlic Fries
    • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    slow cooker root beer chicken in a sandwich

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    Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

    Jennie Duncan
    This Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken is tender and sweet and makes the perfect shredded chicken sandwich! Made with just a few simple ingredients it's a must try recipe. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Slow Cooker
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 279 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pounds Chicken breast
    • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
    • 1 cup Root Beer
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • â…› teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in your slow cooker. Cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender. 
    • Place chicken in a bowl and shred and add some liquid from your slow cooker in with your shredded chicken if needed. Serve as a sandwich or on top of a salad.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ozCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1019mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken
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