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Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe (3 Ingredients!)

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This obsessively irresistible Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken gloriously smothers your chicken in barbecue sauce and Dr. Pepper… YUM!

I know you’ll also love this sassy Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Barbecue Chicken and this nostalgic Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Chicken!

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

This refreshingly easy 3 ingredient Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe is just what the doctor ordered!

Zina writes: "Came out so good! Made for dinner for my boyfriend and I. Amazing shredded and over rice."

Are you ready to kick boring chicken dinners to the curb this week?

Today, we’re going to upgrade your boneless skinless chicken breast with an unexpectedly playful sauce.

The simple act of mixing together sweet, peppery Dr. Pepper and smoky sweet BBQ Sauce creates a euphoric sauce that will make your taste buds do a happy dance!

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

Plus, these Dr Pepper Chicken Breasts are ridiculously easy to make.

Just 3 ingredients and you’re done!

So what are you waiting for?

Go grab your slow cooker and let’s get dinner started!

Here’s what you’ll need to get this BBQ Dr. Pepper Chicken slow cooking…

Related: 55 Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipes

Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Chicken

What Is Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce Made Of?

The secret to this sauce is the exceptional ingredients.

Simply take two incredible ingredients all by themselves, Dr Pepper and 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 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!

Dr Pepper Chicken

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Ingredients

You’ll just need a simple ingredients to get dinner on the table tonight!

Here’s what you need to get on your next trip to the grocery store…

  • Chicken Breasts – fresh or thawed
  • Dr. Pepper
  • BBQ Sauce

That’s right. It takes just 3 easy ingredients to create this heavenly slow cooker chicken.

That’s it!!

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

How To Make Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ 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.

Crock Pot Dr Pepper Barbecue Chicken Recipe

How To Store Slow Cooker Dr Pepper BBQ 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!

Dr Pepper Chicken Recipe

Dr Pepper BBQ Variations

If you love Dr. Pepper as much as I do, you’re going to love having even more sweet and sassy Dr. Pepper Barbecue recipes to try at home!

Here are a few of my favorite variations…

Dr Pepper Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs

What to Serve With Your Barbecue Dr Pepper Chicken

Add some cozy comfort food goodness to your Dr. Pepper chicken when you add some of these delicious dinner sides to your fabulous chicken dinner…

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Reviews

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

Rebecca writes: “So easy! Love it! Always a crowd pleaser!”

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

Angel writes: “Simple and quick meal! I’ll definitely be making this again.”

Marissa writes: “Sooo good.”

Steven writes: “This was amazing. it was my first time cooking with a crockpot.  I am very inexperienced with cooking and it turned out amazing.”

Eunice writes: “My kids’ favorite recipe.”

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

Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken 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.”

Kati writes: “This chicken was very easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was very moist and easily pulled apart. My husband and I loved it!”

Ryan writes: “One of my go to recipes for busy nights”

Brionna writes: “Super tasty.”

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.”

Trevi writes: “Great flavor!”

Angela writes: “I made this yesterday.  It turned out perfect!  The chicken breasts were large, and my husband liked the dish so much that he ate half of another!”

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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 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 35 minutes
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.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

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  3. Luci says

    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?

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    • Heidi says

      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! 🙂

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  5. Tiffany says

    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?

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    • Heidi says

      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!

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        • Heidi says

          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. 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      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! 🙂

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  10. Heather says

    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?

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  11. amanda says

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

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    • Heidi says

      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! 🙂

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      • Amanda Long says

        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.

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  12. Rachel says

    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!!

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  13. Michelle says

    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

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  14. Amanda says

    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.

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    • Heidi says

      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! 😉

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  16. Heather says

    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?

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    • Heidi says

      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

  17. Beth says

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

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  18. Danielle says

    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!

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    • Heidi says

      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! 😉

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    • Heidi says

      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! 😉

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