Cola Barbecue Chicken in Slow Cooker
This slow cooker recipe is wonderfully flavorful. Shred the finished chicken for sandwiches or serve it whole with your favorite sides. It’s an easy, reliable favorite for busy nights.
Course Crockpot, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Author Catherine’s Plates
Equipment
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6 quart crockpot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs)
- Everything Bagel seasoning, to taste
- 12 oz Coca-Cola or another cola
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
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Spray a 6-quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the chopped onions evenly across the bottom of the cooker.
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Season the tops of the chicken breasts with Everything Bagel seasoning. Place the chicken breasts, seasoned side down, on top of the onions, then sprinkle additional seasoning over the tops.
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Pour the cola around and between the chicken pieces, then spoon the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper.
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Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and cooked through.
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If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce and heat until it thickens.
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Serve the chicken with your favorite barbecue sides, or shred it and pile it on buns for sandwiches.