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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.

Ingredient Notes:

  • 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
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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:

slow cooker root beer chicken in a sandwich

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Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

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. 
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pounds Chicken breast
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Root Beer
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 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: 6oz | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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I'm Jennie!ย I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love.

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