Packed with protein and smothered in a tangy sauce… this Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken is the easiest chicken you’ll ever make! Perfectly sticky, savory and sweet, your messy masterpiece is so simple to make! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, then your crockpot takes over!
Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken
The simple act of mixing together sweet peppery Dr Pepper and smoky sweet BBQ sauce…
Effortlessly creates an unexpectedly playful sauce that will make your mouth do a happy dance!
Zina writes: "Came out so good! Made for dinner for my boyfriend and I. Amazing shredded and over rice."
Believe me, this crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ chicken is just what the doctor ordered!
Chock-full of refreshing flavors, it’s your ready made solution for…
Kicking boring dinners to the curb!
I find the hardest part is actually eating it slowly!!
It takes every ounce of restraint I can muster to slow down. Each bite is so rich and satisfying, and absolutely mind blowing good!
There’s no need to wonder what to make for dinner this week. With this recipe you get to skip all the complicated parts…
While making sure every bite is pure pleasure!
Trust me, it doesn’t get much easier than a 3 ingredient Crockpot recipe!
So go ahead and grab out your Crock Pot… because this crowd pleasing sensation is just begging to give your week a massive flavor upgrade!
Related: 55 Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipes
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 BBQ Dr Pepper Chicken sauce that will have everyone begging for seconds at dinner!
I’m so obsessed with this sweet nectar I even had to make a trip to the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas!
What Does Dr Pepper Sauce Taste Like?
The Dr Pepper barbecue 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!
Ingredients
With this recipe for Dr Pepper chicken breasts, you’ll just need a few simple ingredients to get dinner on the table tonight!
So make a note to grab these items 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!
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.
How To Make 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!
When your chicken is done cooking, and before you add the sauce, you can also shred your chicken breasts to create Dr Pepper pulled chicken right in your Crock Pot!
Shredding your chicken is easy when you use these easy tips for How to Shred Meat!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Store BBQ Dr Pepper Crock Pot 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 BBQ Sauce 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 chicken, beef, and pork recipes to try at home!
Here are a few of my favorite Dr Pepper recipe variations…
- Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks
- Instant Pot BBQ Dr Pepper Chicken Wings
- Dr Pepper BBQ Meatballs
- BBQ Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
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…
- White Rice
- Seasoned Potato Wedges Recipes (Jo Jo’s)
- Easy Homemade Cornbread Muffins
- Tater Tots
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
- BBQ Beans
- Heavenly Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
- Crockpot Baked Potatoes
- Fresh Green Salad
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe
Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Dr Pepper Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe…
B. writes: “Sweet and easy! Perfect for Summer.”
Rebecca writes: “So easy! Love it! Always a crowd pleaser! I love how tasty this is. And it’s so easy to make!”
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.”
Ryan writes: “One of my go to recipes for busy nights. Comes out so tender and flavorful every time.”
Serene writes: “This flavor combo is totally delish!”
Zina writes: “Came out so good! Made for dinner for my boyfriend and I. Amazing shredded and over rice.”
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.”
Betty writes: “So easy and so finger licking good!”
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”
Lisa writes: “Makes a great weeknight dinner…so easy!”
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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Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken
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
- Gather your 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 Dr. Pepper and BBQ Sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (covered), or until done.
Notes
- When your chicken is done cooking, and before you add the sauce, you can shred the chicken breasts to create Dr Pepper pulled chicken.
- How To Store BBQ Dr Pepper Crock Pot 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!
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Do you have to use that brand of BBQ sauce?
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! 🙂
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?
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! 🙂
Do drain the chicken juice and then add the bbs sauce and soda? Or do you discard it and just. use the soda & bbq?
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! 🙂
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.
You can shred or cube at the end if you’d like, and you can definitely bake in the oven if you’d prefer.
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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.
SO glad you liked it, Amanda! 😉
Sounds delicious! Can this be turned into pulled chicken?
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! 😉
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?
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!!
I used frozen chicken breasts, put all three ingredients in at once and cooked on low for 6 hours. Incredible!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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! 😉
So you cook the chicken in the crock pot with out any liquid at first? Will it not stick or burn?
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! 😉