This zesty Chipotle Chicken delivers an abundance of sweet and savory flavors… and is such a cinch to make. Perfectly tender and juicy, your tastebuds will be doing a little dance at dinner tonight! You’ll just need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! Then just toss everything in the crockpot, and walk away!
A flavor party is about to erupt. And I blame all the fabulous flavor on this wildly delicious chipotle chicken temptation!
Hilary writes: "Very easy to make, lots of flavor. The chipotle gives it warmth without being overpowering. It was a hit!"
The combination of the honey BBQ sauce with a hint of chipotle pepper, and the peach preserves is totally irresistible!
I’m talking some serious tastebud happiness here!
Just like you’ll get when you make my Peach Salsa Chicken Slow Cooker recipe, sweet Peach Chicken, and Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken.
Plus, it really doesn’t get much easier than a 3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipe!
So go ahead and kick up the flavor tonight… using as little effort as humanly possible!
Just follow these simple steps…
Ingredients
It takes just 3 simple ingredients to make the BEST sweet and sassy crockpot chipotle chicken recipe.
Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken – Fresh or thawed if previously frozen.
- Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
- Peach Jam or Preserves
Like most of my Easy Crockpot Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this chipotle sauce chicken recipe.
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This is the easy, no hassle chicken dinner you’ve been looking for. Just a few simple steps and your chipotle crockpot chicken is done!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook the chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Pour the sauce mixture over your chicken and continue cooking.
3. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last wonderful bite!
That’s it… 1, 2, 3 and you’re done! Chicken Dinner Recipes really don’t get much easier or tastier than this chipotle chicken!
Scroll down for the printable chipotle chicken recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Variations
Want to change things up a bit? How about making some chipotle wings!
Chipotle Chicken Wings
Use ingredients listed below, but substitute 2 1/2 lbs. fresh or thawed Chicken Wings. Shorten cook time to 2.5 hour on HIGH before draining and adding sauce. Pour sauce over wings, and cook for 30 more minutes.
For crispier chipotle honey wings, retain 3/4 cup of sauce mixture.
After wings have finished cooking, place on foil lined cookie sheet and brush with 1/4 cup of the remaining sauce and place under Broiler for 5 minutes. Then flip wings and brush with another 1/4 cup of sauce and place under broiler for an additional 5 minutes. Then flip once more, brush with remaining 1/4 cup of sauce, and place under broiler for 5 more minutes.
Jen writes: “Made the wings multiple times! Delicious.”
Katelyn writes: “Love it, tasted yummy. I made with a side of parmesan garlic potato wedges.”
Storage Tips
Your chipotle chicken leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, one of my favorite Chicken Meal Prep Ideas is to reheat it the next day for another easy lunch or dinner!
What To Serve With Chipotle Chicken
Trust me, adding some Delicious Dinner Sides to your chipotle slow cooker chicken is a very very good idea!
To start, go full blown indulgence mode when you serve up your chicken with a lovely serving of Crock Pot Mac and Cheese.
Then, perfect your chipotle chicken dinner when you load up on my sensational Creamed Corn Recipe with Cream Cheese and some bacon loaded Smashed Potatoes!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this slow cooker chipotle chicken recipe…
Ashley writes: “Yummy”
Hilary writes: “Very easy to make, lots of flavor. The chipotle gives it warmth without being overpowering. It was a hit!”
Julie writes: “I use this for chicken and ribs. It is a really great sweet and spicy bbq sauce combo.”
Jenny writes: “E.A.S.Y. I make it all the time.”
Heather writes: “Never has something so simple… been this tasty! : )”
Angeline writes: “Loved it… Also good with regular bbq sauce.”
Beverly writes: “Made it as is-delicious. Next time I am going to try pineapple preserve.”
Beth writes: “Do the chicken first and drain to make the sauce thicker, like the recipe states.”
Emily writes: “I loved this! Super easy and yummy! Will make this again!”
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Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- 9 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce , (use ½ of an 18 ounce Bottle)
- 9 ounces Smucker’s Peach Preserves, (use ½ of an 18 ounce jar)
Instructions
- Gather your chipotle chicken ingredients.
- Cook Chicken in Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crockpot.
- Mix together BBQ Sauce and Peach Preserves
- Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes, or until done. (covered)
Notes
- Use ingredients listed below, but substitute 2 1/2 lbs. fresh or thawed Chicken Wings.
- Shorten cook time to 2.5 hour on HIGH before draining and adding sauce.
- Pour sauce over wings, and cook for 30 more minutes.
- Retain 3/4 cup of sauce mixture.
- After wings have finished cooking, place on foil lined cookie sheet and brush with 1/4 cup of the remaining sauce and place under Broiler for 5 minutes.
- Then flip wings and brush with another 1/4 cup of sauce and place under broiler for an additional 5 minutes.
- Then flip once more, brush with remaining 1/4 cup of sauce, and place under broiler for 5 more minutes.
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I just made this almost exactly by the recipe (we prefer thigh meat) and shredded it up and put it on buns. The whole family raved and it was completely gone!!! So so so good!
So glad you all loved it, Jamie! 😉
I made this for dinner last night & it was fantastic! I shredded the chicken and served it over rice – everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this quick & delicious recipe!
Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Julie! So glad you loved it! 😉
I love these recipes. I want more.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! You can find more easy slow cooker recipes here:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/category/dinner/slow-cooker
What if you can’t drain the chicken because you’re at work? Also if you’re going to be away for a good 6-8+ hours coil you just add everything and leave it on low?
Hi Tony… yes ~ you can cook on Low for 6 – 8 hours, or until done. You can also add all ingredients at the beginning… I just prefer draining juices and adding the sauce at the end for a thicker sauce. 😉
I couldn’t find the Honey Chipotle Baby Ray’s at our Walmart, so I grabbed the Raspberry Chipotle instead. It turned out wonderful! I love super easy crock pot recipes 🙂
Great tip… thanks for sharing!
these recipes look great… for the peach chipotle chicken… as well as some of the other chicken ones… can you freeze all the ingredients together and then thaw and cook?
Hi Meg ~ yes… you could do that as well. In the end the sauce won’t be as thick as in the original recipe, but it will definitely still work. 🙂
Hello! I was wanting to try a coulpe of the dishes but where do you find the panda express sauces??
Hi Rachel ~ you can find the Panda Express sauces at most grocery stores, as well as most Panda Express Restaurants {up by the counter}. If you’re not able to find them there, you can also find them on Amazon. Hope that helps! 😉
I bought them at Smiths “Kroger”
We found the honey chipotle sauce at Meijier. Made this tonight and it was a HUGE hit! The kids loved it! I shredded the chicken before adding the sauce and it turned out fantastic….thanks for posting such a simple, tasty recipe!
Hi Angela ~ I’m so glad to hear you {and the kids} enjoyed the recipe! Nothing beats easy dinner recipes! 😉
Where did you find the honey chipotle bbq sauce? I’ve looked at a few stores and I find other Sweet Baby Ray’s bbq sauce flavors but not this one.
Hi Elissa ~ I found it at my local Fry’s Grocery Store {Kroger}. You may also want to check at Walmart if you live near one? Hope that helps!
Walmart has it 🙂
I want to make this chicken dish but do I cook the chicken plain or add water to the crock pot? I don’t want to ruin this dish but I think the chicken would burn if I put the chicken in the crock pot plain.
Hi Stephanie ~ you can just place the chicken breasts in the crockpot without any water… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices that will drain. Hope that helps! 😉
Heidi,
Do you know how many calories is in each serving? This was really good by the way and so very easy! Thank you!