This Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe is just what the doctor ordered!
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!
Zena writes: "Came out so good! Made for dinner for my boyfriend and I. Amazing shredded and over rice."
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!
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.”
Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe!
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}
What You’ll Need To Make This Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe:
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
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Sherry says
Can Diet Dr Pepper be used
Heidi says
I honestly haven’t tried it that way, Sherry, but if you do… let me know how it turns out!
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?
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! 🙂
Pam says
Can you use chicken on the bone with this recipe?
Heidi | The Frugal Girls says
Hi Pam ~ absolutely… you just may need to alter the cook times a bit based upon the size of the pieces. Enjoy! 🙂
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?
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!
Kelie says
So you don’t cook with the sauce the whole time???
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. 🙂
Lotinda Lanphear says
Love this recipe and so does my family
Heidi says
So glad to hear that, Lotinda! It’s a family favorite here, too! 😉
Alexis says
Oh my gosh! Love how easy this is!
Heidi says
Isn’t it ridiculous easy, Alexis? Enjoy!! 🙂
Sherrie Hull says
I made this tonight for dinner. I give it 5 delicious!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you, Sherrie! So glad you loved it! 🙂
Megan says
Do you have to use that brand of BBQ sauce?
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! 🙂
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?
Heidi says
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! 🙂
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?
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! 🙂
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.
Rachel says
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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
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.
Heidi says
SO glad you liked it, Amanda! 😉
Daniela Silvestri says
Sounds delicious! Can this be turned into pulled chicken?
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! 😉
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?
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!!
Beth says
I used frozen chicken breasts, put all three ingredients in at once and cooked on low for 6 hours. Incredible!!
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!
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! 😉
Meredith says
Can I cook the chicken from a frozen state or does it have to be thawed before placed into the crockpot?
Ana says
So you cook the chicken in the crock pot with out any liquid at first? Will it not stick or burn?
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! 😉