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Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Recipe! (3 Ingredients)

July 2, 2013 By Heidi 51 Comments

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Make your chicken oh so happy in a bath of BBQ and Rootbeer with this ridiculously savory 3 ingredient Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Recipe!  Just 5 minutes of prep, and you’re done!

Then… be sure to also try these amazing fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Ribs and Root Beer BBQ Wings!

Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Recipe

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Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Your family will go crazy for this sweet and tangy Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken!  Infused with savory barbecue sauce and bubbly root beer, it’s the tasty nostalgia you’ve been craving!

My family devours this root beer chicken every single time I make it.

Carol writes: "Super easy! Directions and cooking times are perfect. Super tender chicken, yum!"

I love that this barbecue chicken dinner only requires 3 gloriously simple ingredients to be amazing!

Talk about the effortless!

When it’s done, you can serve it up as chicken breasts, shred it and toss in the sauce for chicken sandwiches or sliders, or make up some barbecue chicken nachos for the gang!

So what are you waiting for?

It’s time for another Easy Crock Pot Recipe to save your day!

Here’s what you’ll do to get started…

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Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Ingredients

It takes just 3 simple ingredients to make the BEST sweet and sassy Root Beer BBQ Chicken!

Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…

  • Chicken Breast – fresh or thawed
  • Honey Barbecue Sauce – classic barbecue sauce can be substituted
  • Root Beer

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

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How To Make Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken

This is the easy, no hassle BBQ chicken dinner you’ve been looking for.  Just a few simple steps and you’re 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!

It really is that simple!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

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How To Store Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Chicken

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!

What To Serve With This Root Beer Barbecue Chicken

Create the ultimate BBQ chicken dinner when you serve up some of these tasty dinner sides with your Root Beer Chicken…

  • Easy Seasoned Potato Wedges (Jo Jo’s)
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Easy Homemade Cornbread Muffins
  • Tater Tots
  • BBQ Beans
  • Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
  • Slow Cooker Creamed Corn (Southern Style)
  • Fresh Green Salad
  • Easy Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

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Root Beer BBQ Variations

You can never have enough glorious ways to indulge in the classic flavor of root beer.

So have even more fun preparing dinner this week when you also try some of these popular root beer bbq variations…

  • Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Wings
  • Root Beer BBQ Drumsticks
  • Root Beer BBQ Pork Chops
  • Crock Pot Root Beer BBQ Ribs
  • BBQ Root Beer Pulled Pork

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Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This BBQ Chicken Recipe…

Amy writes: “The meat was juicy and tender.”

Jamie writes: “This has become one of my go to crockpot recipes”

Bre writes: “It tasted fantastic!”

Carol writes: “Super easy! Directions and cooking times are perfect. Super tender chicken, yum!”

Jenna writes: “Delish! Can be done with Coke or Dr. Pepper, too.”

Monica writes: “Even tasty as a leftover too!”

Tonda writes: “This was amazing!!! And so easy. I’ll def be making it again and again!”

Crystal writes: “My husband loved it!”

Kristin writes: “I shredded it and made sandwiches. It was good. Picky kids enjoyed as well.”

Kami writes: “My favorite dinner!”

Melissa writes: “I make this all the time for my husband. I pair it was parmesan potato wedges.”

Lynda writes: “Very tasty!”

Brianne writes: “One of our favorite meals! We use this recipe with pork and chicken. We shred the meat and make BBQ nachos, sliders, and sandwiches! So easy too!!”

Kami writes: “My favorite dinner!”

Angie writes: “This is one of my favorite “easy” recipes. I like to add coleslaw on the sandwiches.”

Monica writes: “Even tasty as a leftover too!”

Elly writes: “This was so good. I actually didn’t even use the crockpot for this one. I just fried the chicken in a skillet and then added the root beer barbecue mix. And let that cook for a little bit. Turned out perfect. The root beer gives it a Very different yet nice flavor. I really like this.”

Paula writes: “So good and easy!”

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Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Make your chicken oh so happy in a bath of BBQ and Rootbeer with this ridiculously savory 3 ingredient Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken Recipe!  Just 5 minutes of prep, and you're done!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
  • 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle)
  • 6 ounces Root Beer (1/2 of a 12 ounce can)

Instructions

  • 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 Root Beer in small bowl.
  • Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on high for 30 more minutes, or until done. (covered)

Notes

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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

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    • Krystle says

      September 29, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      what will happen if I accidentally put everything in at once? I swear I am the worst at reading recipe instructions correctly. please tell me there’s a way to make it still work out!?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 1, 2023 at 12:57 pm

        Hi Krystle… don’t worry, it will still work. The flavor of the sauce will just be more diluted and the sauce won’t be as thick, because it will blend with the juices the chicken releases during cooking.

        Reply
    • Mary Doss says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      How long do I need to cook it if I’m doubling the recipe?

      Reply
      • Holly says

        March 28, 2024 at 5:58 am

        I did the exact same time and it was perfect pull apart ready to eat soo good!!

        Reply
    • Rebecca Dillon says

      February 12, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Such an easy and tasty recipe! Thanks for sharing. I really dig this one.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 12, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        You’re very welcome, Rebecca! It really is ridiculously simple to make. 🙂

        Reply
    • Amy says

      September 8, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Have you tried this with the regular Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce or is the Root Beer better with the Honey BBQ flavor?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 8, 2018 at 9:52 am

        Hi Amy ~ I have tried it both ways, and they are both delicious. It’s really just a personal preference. The Honey BBQ does add a nice touch of sweetness, but the original tastes great, too!

        Reply
    • Katherine says

      April 15, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      So I can use drum sticks instead of chicken breast

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 27, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        Hi Katherine ~ yes… this sauce is delicious on chicken drumsticks!

        Here is a recipe you could use for that:

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/08/crockpot-root-beer-bbq-drumsticks-recipe.html

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    • Kelsey says

      May 10, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      I just tried this recipe last night for dinner and I must say I didn’t think it would taste as amazing as it did! My husband and room mates were skeptical at first as well, but they loved it saying how great it was! Thank you very much Heidi for this yummy and simple meal!!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Kelsey! So glad everyone loved it!! 🙂

        Reply
        • Mack says

          August 21, 2017 at 10:50 am

          Can I cook all ingredients at once?

          Reply
          • Heidi says

            August 24, 2017 at 9:23 pm

            Hi Mack ~ you can, but you’ll end up with a weaker more watered down sauce. I suggest draining the juices and adding the sauces at the end for a thicker, more flavorful dish. Hope that helps!

            Reply
    • LaDonna says

      December 14, 2015 at 5:18 am

      When I do the first step do I need to add water in the crock with the chicken?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        December 14, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        Hi LaDonna ~ no water is required, as it will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
        • LaDonna says

          December 14, 2015 at 5:16 pm

          Great thank you we are making this tomorrow for dinner 🙂

          Reply
    • kathy says

      October 26, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Hello, I am going to try this today … can I use ” Perdue “split chicken breast with ribs” .. it is 2.7 lbs. if so how long in the crock pot ? It is already defrosted. Thanks in advance!

      Reply
    • Victoria says

      September 24, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Hi. When you cook the chicken for the first 3 hours, should I add water or just put the chicken in alone?

      Thanks! This recipe sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 25, 2015 at 12:39 pm

        Hi Victoria ~ you’ll cook just the chicken alone in the crockpot, as it will end up cooking gin its own juices. Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
        • Victoria says

          September 28, 2015 at 1:20 pm

          Yes it does. Thank you!

          Reply
    • Debbie H says

      October 26, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      I was wondering if you could diet root beer?

      Reply
      • Peggy says

        March 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm

        Did you try it with diet root beer

        Reply
    • Linda says

      August 15, 2014 at 9:48 am

      Will the combination of the Root Beer and Sweet Ray’s make this a real sweet sauce? My grandson loves Root Beer /BQ sauce but, he doesn’t like it sweet. Any ideas? Love your recipes !

      Reply
    • James says

      September 30, 2013 at 10:55 am

      If I were to cook this on low, how long would I cook it for. I’m wanting to start it in the morning, and finish it up when I get home?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 16, 2013 at 8:45 pm

        Hi James ~ if you’d rather, you can cook it on ‘Low’ for twice as long without draining the juices. I like to drain the juices to keep the sauce nice and thick, but adding all ingredients at the beginning would work as well… you’ll just end up with a thinner sauce. Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply
    • tara says

      September 17, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      i want to use chicken breasts and turn on before work and leave on low for the day. When would you suggest adding the rootbeer? When I get home and leave while cooking rice and veggies?

      Reply
    • Nancy says

      September 16, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      First of all, I love Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and I love root beer! What could be better than this?

      Reply
    • JoanneSchwartz says

      September 9, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      I made this today. It was a huge hit with my husband and 2 teenage boys. I used 8 chicken breasts and put them in the crock pot frozen when I left for work. My son turned on the crock pot at noon and they were perfectly done when I got home at 6. I I baked some potatoes while the sauce was warming through the chicken. What a fabulous and easy meal!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 9, 2013 at 6:29 pm

        I’m so glad your family liked it, Joanne! My hubby and 2 boys are big fans of this recipe as well… and I love how EASY it is! 😉

        Reply
    • Angela says

      September 8, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Can you freeze the meal and just dump it in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • Stella says

        October 9, 2013 at 5:27 pm

        Did you try to freeze it? I don’t know if it would work or not….?

        Reply
    • Nikki says

      August 22, 2013 at 10:52 am

      Made it last night with chicken drumsticks, I only had 6 if them, so I took 3/4 the sauce and poured it over the chicken for 4.5 hours on high, then drained it and poured the remaining sauce over it and cooked it for the final 30 min….DELISH! And bonus, my kids think I’m the coolest mom because I cooked with Root Beer. 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 28, 2013 at 8:05 pm

        Haha… I’m so glad you {and the kiddos} loved it, Nikki! I just love Crockpot Drumsticks, too… so I bet that was a delicious variation!

        Reply
        • Katherine says

          April 15, 2018 at 5:50 pm

          So I can use drum sticks instead of chicken breast

          Reply
    • Jessica says

      July 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      Have you ever shredded the chicken, then added the sauce? I was thinking about making sandwiches with the shredded meat. What do you think?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 16, 2013 at 4:22 pm

        Hi Jessica ~ I’m sure that would taste great! And yes… I do sometimes shred the chicken, too. 😉

        Reply
    • Elizaberh says

      July 10, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Hmm… How do you ‘cook’ the chicken for the first 3 hours??? Just stick the chicken in the crockpot, cover and turn to high for 3 hours?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 12, 2013 at 11:04 am

        Hi Elizabeth ~ yes… that’s correct. The chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. 😉

        ~ Heidi

        Reply
    • Rena says

      July 9, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      This looks yummy! I think I will try it with a pork roast! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 9, 2013 at 6:52 pm

        Ooh ~ I’m sure that would be really tasty, Rena! Let me know how it turns out!!

        ~ Heidi

        Reply
    • Jaycee says

      July 8, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      How do you make this workday friendly? (8 hour cooking instead of 3?)

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 8, 2013 at 4:30 pm

        Hi Jaycee… yes ~ you can try doubling the amount of cooking time, and cooking on the ‘Low’ setting on your crockpot. Hope that helps! 😉

        ~ Heidi

        Reply
        • Sarita says

          March 5, 2014 at 5:03 pm

          Can put ingredients in crockpot liner night before. This way easy to just put in crockpot in the morning.this way it will take bit longer to book,

          Reply
      • Pam says

        January 7, 2015 at 4:39 am

        Starting with frozen chicken will help then cook on low until you get home from work.

        Reply
    • Rachel says

      July 2, 2013 at 11:45 am

      Thanks for the recipe! I am going to try this!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 2, 2013 at 11:46 am

        You’re very welcome, Rachel! Enjoy!! 😉

        ~ Heidi

        Reply
        • Tiffany Callahan says

          July 4, 2013 at 5:20 am

          Is there a way to substitute chicken drumsticks for this recipe? If so, how many?

          Reply
          • Heidi says

            July 9, 2013 at 6:54 pm

            Hi Tiffany ~ hmm… you might want to try 8 drumsticks if you’ve got a large crockpot? Let me know how it turns out! 😉

            ~ Heidi

            Reply
        • Rachel says

          July 4, 2013 at 11:41 am

          Thanks again! I made this last night and it was a big hit with my family and it was so easy to make!

          Reply
          • Heidi says

            July 8, 2013 at 4:30 pm

            Yay ~ so glad you liked it, Rachel!

            ~ Heidi

            Reply

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