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Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe! {3 Ingredients}

October 3, 2013 By Heidi 37 Comments

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This Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe is just what the doctor ordered!

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

When you’re on the hunt for an Easy Crockpot Recipe that the whole family will love… you really need to give this tasty Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe a try!

Combining Dr. Pepper and BBQ Sauce is the perfect way to infuse some fun flavors into your Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast!

Plus, these Dr Pepper Chicken Breasts are oh-so-easy to make.  In fact, all you’ll need are these 3 easy to find ingredients to get this BBQ Dr. Pepper Chicken started…

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

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What Is Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce Made Of?

The secret to this sauce is the exceptional ingredients.

Simply take two epic ingredients all by themselves, Dr Pepper and Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce.  Then combine them together to create a divine Dr Pepper Chicken sauce that will have everyone begging for seconds at dinner!

What Does Dr Pepper Sauce Taste Like?

The sauce created by this dreamy combination of Dr Pepper and Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce is both sweet and tangy.  It serves up a uniquely rich and satisfying BBQ flavor, minus the heat.  That makes it the ideal sauce for both kids and adults alike!

Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Chicken

Crock Pot Dr Pepper Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Dr Pepper Chicken Recipe…

Kiersten writes: “This was amazing!!!!”

Brionna writes: “Super tasty.”

Marissa writes: “Sooo good.”

Eunice writes: “My kids favorite recipe.”

Jody writes: “Easy go to meal.”

Dana writes: “This really turned out good and is very simple.  I also use the cooking time on this chicken recipe for other recipes.”

Zena writes: “Came out so good! Made for dinner for my boyfriend and I. Amazing shredded and over rice.”

Kristi writes: “I make this all the time. Made it last weekend and cooked baked beans, baked potatoes & garlic toast to go with it. I prefer to cook it on low, even though it takes longer.”

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Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe!

This Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe is just what the doctor ordered!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time3 hrs 35 mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, crock pot, Slow Cooker
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
  • 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce {1 bottle}
  • 6 ounces Dr. Pepper {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 Dr. Pepper and BBQ Sauce
  • Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes {covered}, or until done.

What You’ll Need To Make This Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe:

5 – 6 quart Crock Pot

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Comments

  1. Sherry says

    February 15, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    Can Diet Dr Pepper be used

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 15, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      I honestly haven’t tried it that way, Sherry, but if you do… let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  2. Luci says

    August 5, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    I was looking for a way to cook some chicken tenders but it’s only 1lb worth. But I’m new to cooking chicken and the crock pot so I am wondering if I would need to reduce the cook time?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      September 22, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Luci ~ yes… you will probably need to reduce the cook time quite a bit if using 1 lb. of chicken, and using tenders. Just keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks, and you can always cut into the center of the piece to make sure it is white inside to know when it is done. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    February 18, 2020 at 9:39 am

    Can you use chicken on the bone with this recipe?

    Reply
    • Heidi | The Frugal Girls says

      February 18, 2020 at 9:46 am

      Hi Pam ~ absolutely… you just may need to alter the cook times a bit based upon the size of the pieces. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tiffany says

    November 25, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Has anyone shredded the BBQ Dr.Pepper chicken for chicken sandwiches? If so, should I leave the juice from the chicken in there or would I still drain it?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 6, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      Hi Tiffany… yes, I shred it all the time for chicken sandwiches. 🙂 I still recommend you drain the juices. At that point you’ll remove the chicken, shred, and place back in the crockpot, cover with the sauce, stir, and let it cook for 30 more minutes. Then it will be ready for sandwiches. ENJOY!

      Reply
      • Kelie says

        December 11, 2020 at 11:37 am

        So you don’t cook with the sauce the whole time???

        Reply
        • Heidi says

          December 11, 2020 at 11:44 am

          Hi Kellie… that’s correct. The chicken will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Then by draining the juices and adding the sauce at the end, you’ll end up with a thicker and much more flavorful sauce. 🙂

          Reply
  5. Lotinda Lanphear says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Love this recipe and so does my family

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 5, 2017 at 6:07 pm

      So glad to hear that, Lotinda! It’s a family favorite here, too! 😉

      Reply
  6. Alexis says

    June 5, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Oh my gosh! Love how easy this is!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 5, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      Isn’t it ridiculous easy, Alexis? Enjoy!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sherrie Hull says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    I made this tonight for dinner. I give it 5 delicious!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 12, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Aww ~ thank you, Sherrie! So glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Megan says

    August 6, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Do you have to use that brand of BBQ sauce?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 7, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Hi Megan ~ Sweet Baby Ray’s is by far my favorite BBQ Sauce to combine with colas… the result is delicious! Yes, you can substitute other barbecue sauces, but the flavor of the dish will definitely change. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Heather says

    July 8, 2015 at 8:35 am

    I have a question……i don’t have any Dr. Pepper and i don’t have time to go back to the store……can i use regular coke?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:27 am

      Hi Heather! Yes… you can absolutely substitute Coca-Cola for the Dr. Pepper. It is delicious, too! Here are some tips for that: https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/crockpot-bbq-coca-cola-chicken-recipe.html ENJOY! 🙂

      Reply
  10. amanda says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Do drain the chicken juice and then add the bbs sauce and soda? Or do you discard it and just. use the soda & bbq?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      Hi Amanda ~ you’ll drain and discard the chicken juice, then cover the chicken with the BBQ Sauce/Soda mixture. That way you’ll have a nice sauce that’s thick, flavorful and not watered down. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda Long says

        February 5, 2015 at 11:12 am

        I also wanted to know about the texture of the chicken. I would still like it to be solid and not fall apart like shredded chicken, I was also wondering if I could bake this.

        Reply
  11. Rachel says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Hello! I just wanted to stop by and leave a comment to say 1. I will definitely be trying this tonight, it looks great! And 2, most importantly, one of your pictures, it has the salvation of the world written on it and I am happy to call you all family in Him… Just wanted to point out to you that your hidden message has been seen, and it will not go placed in vain. So encouraging to see it. Thank you my friends!!

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    December 6, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Hi there! I’m definitely not a expert cook so I’m not sure how to figure this out.. I want to make this recipe for a pot luck at work. I need use way more then 5 chicken breast. How much more time do I need to take up to cook. Do I just triple the amount of ingredients. Sincerely, worse cook ever! Lol

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    July 26, 2014 at 2:39 am

    I just made this and it’s pretty delicious! They’re really juicy. I used the same brand of BBQ sauce (it’s my fav) but in the brown sugar flavor.
    For those wondering about making it pulled chicken it would probably work pretty well. I cooked it about 45 minutes after draining and adding the sauce mixture just because I was tied up with something else until then. When I tried to pick up one of the smaller breasts with a fork it practically fell apart. The bigger ones didn’t do this as much so maybe if it cooked a tad longer or on low for a bit.
    Thanks for the easy, yummy recipe! I’ll definitely be trying some of the others.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 30, 2014 at 9:53 am

      SO glad you liked it, Amanda! 😉

      Reply
  14. Daniela Silvestri says

    July 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

    Sounds delicious! Can this be turned into pulled chicken?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 30, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Hi Daniela ~ absolutely! Simply shred with 2 forks after it is done cooking, then return to crockpot and stir around in the extra sauce for some delicious flavor! 😉

      Reply
  15. Heather says

    June 18, 2014 at 4:14 am

    Could you cook on low in the crockpot in the barbeque/ dr pepper mix for say 7 hours? Then shread the meat and serve on buns?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      June 19, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      Hi Heather ~ absolutely… you can do that as well! I like to drain the juices first to make a thicker sauce, but it would definitely work to do it this way, too! 🙂 ENJOY!!

      Reply
  16. Beth says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I used frozen chicken breasts, put all three ingredients in at once and cooked on low for 6 hours. Incredible!!

    Reply
  17. Danielle says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:36 am

    Will this work with other cuts of chicken? My husband is far from a fan of boneless/skinless breast. :-/ Skinless drumsticks, boneless/skinless thighs, or maybe even whole leg quarters maybe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 5, 2014 at 11:53 pm

      Hi Danielle ~ absolutely! Just keep an eye on the cooking time depending on which cut of meat you choose. Drumsticks typically cook for close to the same time, but I’ve had thighs cook a bit faster. ENJOY! 😉

      Reply
  18. Meredith says

    January 17, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Can I cook the chicken from a frozen state or does it have to be thawed before placed into the crockpot?

    Reply
  19. Ana says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    So you cook the chicken in the crock pot with out any liquid at first? Will it not stick or burn?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Hi Ana ~ that’s correct. It won’t stick or burn, because it will end up cooking in the juices it releases. Hope that helps! 😉

      Reply

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