Go Back
–+ servings
slow cooker root beer chicken on a bun.
Print Recipe
4.75 from 20 votes

Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

Tender chicken thighs cooked with barbecue sauce and root beer. A great choice instead of grilling.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs well trimmed of fat
  • ¼ tsp. dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce I use Sweet Baby Rays Original
  • 12 oz. can Root Beer I use A & W
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle over the oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne over the chicken
  • Pour over the barbecue sauce,
  • Pour over the root beer.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
  • Shred chicken with 2 forks and serve over buns or rice.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.3mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code