Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions
21 CommentsUpdated Oct 24, 2025
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Too hot to grill? Try this Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions for an easy dinner on a hot day.
This recipe is a copy of an older recipe I have, which I used pork instead of chicken. This week I have been pressed for time and wanted an easy barbecue chicken recipe, and a favorite older barbecue recipe came to mind. The flavors of this blend go so well together.
Key Ingredients
Chicken tenderloins: cook up tender and soak in all the barbecue flavor.
Bell peppers and onion: sliced and slow cooked until soft, they add sweetness and balance to the tangy sauce.
Barbecue sauce blend: your favorite BBQ sauce mixed with Worcestershire and soy for a smoky, savory, slightly tangy flavor.
Red pepper flakes: just a pinch for a touch of heat (add more if you like it spicy).
How to Make Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions
- Add the chicken, veggies, and sauces into your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW until the chicken is tender.
- Stir and serve over rice, or enjoy with your favorite sides.
How to Serve
- Spoon over white or brown rice.
- Tuck into hoagie rolls for BBQ chicken sandwiches.
- Serve alongside roasted potatoes or cornbread.
- Add a fresh green salad or coleslaw on the side.
I think you will enjoy this easy barbecue recipe, no slaving over the hot grill for this one. I’m trying my best to find more summer recipes for y’all, so stay tuned. Have a great week.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins
- 1 green bell pepper,, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper,, sliced
- 1 white onion,, sliced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker and stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve over rice if desired.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
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Try another one of my barbecue recipes
Try my Root Beer Chicken or Hawaiian Chicken Sliders for easy barbecue meals.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs and Bacon Barbecue Meatloaf are hearty favorites.
For ribs, make Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ribs or Peachy Barbecue Ribs.
Has anyone tried adding canned pineapple to this recipe? Would that be good as well?
I think that would work great. Drain it well.
Easy to make and very tasty!
Got the ingredients today going to try it will let you know how it turns out
Please do!
This recipe has the wrong time to cook in slow cooker.I made it and after 3 hours in crockpot it was overcooked.I used chicken tenders as the recipe calls for.Not recommended .
The longer you cook things the more tender it gets. You probably didn’t cook long enough. The slow cooker barely gets hot at 1.5 hours.
Should anything be adjusted if using 2# boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead?
Did you ever try this?
If you put your veggies in for the last hour they will be aldente instead of soft.
I love looking for recipes that I could use my crock pot from.
Not meaning to sound daft.but can you buy barbecue sauce or do you have to make it from scratch.
I always buy it
Making this today
Sweet Baby Rays
Will this dish come out okay if cooked on high for three hours?
I would do 3.5 – 4 hours.
I added broccoli and mushrooms- a bit extra bbq sauce, worcestershire, and soy sauce to make up for the extra veggies. It turned out amazing, I’m in love with this recipe. It will be a new staple for sure. Thank you!
Did u use fresh mushrooms or canned