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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Published: Nov 22, 2014 Β· Modified: Aug 8, 2023 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is just 2 ingredients! Grab your favorite bottle of bbq sauce and chicken breasts for a crowd-pleasing dump-and-go dinner. Customize this sweet and smokey Crockpot chicken with seasonings and veggies or shred it for pulled bbq chicken sandwiches! It's gluten-free, keto, paleo, allergy-free, and perfectly kid-friendly! Great to meal prep and freezer-friendly!

slow cooker bbq chicken breasts with bell peppers on plate

Who doesn't love delicious, fall-apart tender, and juicy bbq chicken? Who also doesn't love a beyond-easy dump-and-go recipe? For those busy weeks when there's no time to cook dinner or when you just want to make one dish you know the entire family (even the kids) will love to eat, there's this succulent barbecue chicken! Just grab your slow cooker, favorite bbq sauce, and skinless boneless chicken breasts, dump it all, come back a few hours later and dinner is served!

Why You'll Love This Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Yes, you really only need two ingredients, beyond that, it's up to you for any customizations! Add some veggies, extra seasonings, or whatever you want. This recipe is fit for any dietary need and is guaranteed to be a hit with adults, kids, and everyone in the family! This Crockpot bbq chicken recipe is:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Paleo & Grain-Free
  • Keto & Low-Carb
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free,Β Soy-Free,Β Egg-Free,Β Nut-Free,Β Peanut-Free,Β Wheat-Free,Β Sesame-Free,Β Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
  • Sugar-Free & Oil-Free
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Quick Prep & Easy
  • 2 Ingredients & Budget-Friendly
  • Make-Ahead, Meal Prep, & Freezer-Friendly
  • Healthy Dinner or Lunch Idea, Great For Batch Cooking

Ingredients For Crockpot BBQ Chicken

  • Chicken Breasts: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are what I use for this recipe. You can also use chicken tenders or skinless boneless thighs if that is your preference.
  • BBQ Sauce: You can use homemade bbq sauce or your favorite store-bought. My original recipe when this post was published in 2014 used G.Hughes sugar-free bbq sauce making this recipe low-carb and keto-friendly.

Customize Your BBQ Chicken

  • Bell Peppers: My original recipe uses a bag of frozen bell pepper strips! No chopping or slicing, just open the bag and dump in the peppers along with the bbq sauce and chicken.
  • Onions: You can slice up some yellow, Vidalia, or frozen onion to add to your slow-cooked chicken.
  • Other Veggies: Canned or frozen corn, tomatoes, or okra would be delicious!
  • Beans: Add a can of black beans or pinto beans for a great pulled chicken taco filling!
  • Seasonings: The original recipe calls for some garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried parsley. You can also use some dried oregano, chili powder, chipotle powder, or any other dried herb or spice you'd like to include.

close up of whole crockpot bbq chicken breasts

What's The Best Gluten-Free BBQ Sauce For Chicken?

There's a multitude of options for the best barbecue sauce! It all depends on what flavor you're feeling. Smokey, sweet, spicy, or homemade, the choice is yours!

  • Best Smoky: Noble Made makes a great gluten-free smoky bbq sauce, it's keto and vegan!
  • Best Sweet: Stubb's Sticky Sweet BBQ Sauce is gluten-free and full of deep rich molasses flavor.
  • Best Spicy: Head Country makes a ton of fantastic gluten-free sauces, but their Hot & Spicy is perfect when you want an extra kick.
  • Best Golden: If you want the tanginess of a mustard bbq sauce, Primal Kitchen makes a spicy golden bbq sauce you'll love!
  • Best Homemade: I may be biased but, my homemade bbq sauce is beyond easy to make and o so fresh!
  • Best Sugar-Free: If you want the best bottled sugar-free bbq sauce, G. Hughes is the best option and the one used in this recipe. The Hickory Flavored bbq sauce is the BEST for chicken!

How To Slow Cook BBQ Chicken

  1. Add the raw chicken to the slow cooker or Crockpot.
  2. Dump in the bottle of bbq sauce over the chicken. Add in any extra veggies or seasonings as well.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Uncover the chicken and serve whole or use two forks to shred the chicken in the sauce before serving.

What To Serve With BBQ Chicken

This simple bbq chicken works as a fantastic weeknight entree served as whole chicken breasts or shredded and pulled bbq chicken for a healthy protein option in bowls, salads, tacos, or sandwiches. Serve it at summer potlucks, tailgating parties, or make it your new meal prep lunch staple! Some delicious side dishes that would go great with this chicken are:

  • Classic American Coleslaw
  • Classic American Macaroni Salad
  • Classic American Potato Salad
  • Classic Broccoli Salad
  • Old-Fashioned Baked Beans
  • Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

How To Store & Freeze

  • Storage: You can store leftovers or meal-prepped batches of bbq chicken, once cooled, shredding the chicken cools it quicker, in the fridge in a closed container for 4-5 days.
  • Freezing: To freeze leftovers, allow the chicken to cool, shredding it helps cool it quicker, and store it in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 4-5 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. If you want to freeze the chicken before cooking, you can add the raw chicken breasts and a bottle of bbq sauce, along with any other additions to a bag and freeze. When ready to use allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before adding it to your slow cooker.
  • Reheating: You can reheat leftovers in the microwave until warmed through, sauteed in a pan on the stove, or warmed in the oven at 350Β°F in a baking dish until the chicken reaches 165Β°F.

slow cooker bbq chicken on white serving plate

More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe:

  • Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Taco Chicken
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

slow cooker bbq chicken breasts with bell peppers on plate
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This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is just 2 ingredients! Grab your favorite bottle of bbq sauce and chicken breasts for a crowd-pleasing dump-and-go dinner. Customize this sweet and smokey Crockpot chicken with seasonings and veggies or shred it for pulled bbq chicken sandwiches! It's gluten-free, keto, paleo, allergy-free, and perfectly kid-friendly! Great to meal prep and freezer-friendly!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 0 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 Hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 5-6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs of Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 18 oz BBQ Sauce (any kind, I use G. Hughes Hickory BBQ Sauce)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 10 oz of Frozen Chopped Bell Peppers
  • 1 Β½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Β½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • Β½ TB Dried Parsley

Instructions

  1. Add the raw chicken breasts to your slow cooker or Crockpot.
  2. Pour the bottle of bbq sauce over the chicken and add in any extra veggies or seasonings you choose to use.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Uncover the chicken and serve whole or use two forks to shred the chicken in the sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: You can store leftovers or meal-prepped batches of bbq chicken, once cooled, shredding the chicken cools it quicker, in the fridge in a closed container for 4-5 days.
  • Freezing: To freeze leftovers, allow the chicken to cool, shredding it helps cool it quicker, and store it in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 4-5 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. If you want to freeze the chicken before cooking, you can add the raw chicken breasts and a bottle of bbq sauce, along with any other additions to a bag and freeze. When ready to use allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before adding it to your slow cooker.
  • Reheating: You can reheat leftovers in the microwave until warmed through, sauteed in a pan on the stove, or warmed in the oven at 350Β°F in a baking dish until the chicken reaches 165Β°F.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving

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  1. Susan Sikes

    August 10, 2023 at 6:50 am

    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  2. Erica

    October 12, 2015 at 12:16 am

    This sounds delicious! Adding this to a list of foods to try this winter!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 12, 2015 at 4:14 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. chellie

    October 09, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    I love easy and healthy recipes like this! What a find, that bbq sauce! My mom cooked, but the rest of my family really doesn't. They definitely don't have the passion for it like me. My mom's been gone for almost 14 years now, and I finally last year got to host Thanksgiving at my house. And it was lovely. I'm so excited for you to be able to do that someday. I love your passion for food and taking care of your loved ones.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2015 at 3:30 am

      Thank you, that's very sweet! I love being able to share my cooking and passion with others and dream of the day when I can be the host! Haha!

      Reply
  4. theresa Gates

    October 09, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    This looks amazingly tasty and so simple. (my mouth was watering at the pictures) Definitely adding this to my list of must try dishes. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Haha, just as you commented, I was looking at this recipe! (So weird!) It's a great one though!

      Reply
  5. Mary@Back to the Basics!

    December 11, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    My husband is the meat eater in the house and he'll love this. Thanks for sharing at Real Food Friday!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 11, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      I bet he will! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution

    December 07, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I recently started sharing recipes on The Jenny Evolutionο»Ώ and thought it would be terrific to have a group on FB where we can share our recipes not just with other bloggers but with people who are searching out recipes. That said, I'm launching a Food Blogger group! If we work together we can make this a great outlet for all of us. If you'd like to join, visit me here https://www.facebook.com/groups/341455112700743/

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 07, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      Sure friend! I love linking up every Friday with you're blog by the way!

      Reply
  7. Marla

    December 05, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Certainly looks yummy and I love chicken. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 05, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you Marla!

      Reply
  8. Raia

    December 04, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Another delicious recipe, Rebecca! Thanks for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 04, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. vegetarianmamma (Cindy)

    December 02, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! πŸ™‚ I can't wait to see what you share next time!
    -Cindy

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 03, 2014 at 4:24 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Stephanie

    December 01, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I love easy slow cooker recipes like this! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 01, 2014 at 6:29 pm

      Me too, haha! XOXO

      Reply
  11. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    December 01, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    OMG I need a slow cooker!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 01, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Girl! How can you not have one!? I'm shocked!

      Reply
  12. Tania Vaughan (@TaniaJVaughan)

    November 29, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I need to try this - looks yummy - adding you to my Pinterest πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 29, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      Aw, thanks so much Tania! XOXO

      Reply
  13. Sarah Grace

    November 28, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    I love making homemade BBQ sauce that is lower is sugar! This looks delicious!
    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 28, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      I'm so glad I found this one!

      Reply
  14. Annmarie

    November 28, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    I love BBQ chicken in the crockpot! Usually I use Dino BBQ sauce...it is native to where I live and always a huge hit!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 28, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      I've seen that brand before! Maybe I'll have to check it out then πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  15. Honest mum

    November 28, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I didn't know you ate meat, this looks delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to #tastytuesdays x

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 28, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      I only eat chicken and fish! Haha πŸ˜›
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Honest mum

        November 28, 2014 at 1:15 pm

        Oh cool, just quit chicken recently so only fish here now x

        Reply
  16. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth

    November 26, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    This looks so good! I have so many awesome food memories and I actually remade one of them today. I used to LIVE for my mother's breakfast biscuits πŸ˜€
    Happy Thanksgiving πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 26, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      Girl, those biscuits look so good! Haha πŸ˜‰
      Happy T-Day to you too! XOXO

      Reply
  17. Chickgettinfit

    November 26, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    This looks really good! I may have to try this sometime soon!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 26, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      You should! It is so super easy and delicious!

      Reply
  18. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

    November 26, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    With the hours I work, having some great go-to slow cooker recipes is key. This one is definitely going on the list- it looks so flavorful and delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 26, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      Fancy involved cooking is fun, but we do all need those EASY non-recipe "recipes" sometimes!

      Reply
  19. Alison

    November 26, 2014 at 4:54 am

    This looks gorgeous. I love using my slow cooker, will have to try this

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 26, 2014 at 5:46 am

      Thanks Alison!

      Reply
  20. Michael

    November 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    What I like the most about this is that it looks easy and really tasty. The pictures are fantastic though. I have to admit that sometimes I visit sites like this just to enjoy the pictures. Photography is an art and this is proof of it. It's the only art that also makes my stomach growl haha.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 25, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      Hahaha thank you! I always love reading your comments πŸ˜›
      I spend hours on Foodgawker! That site.....is the best πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Michael

        November 25, 2014 at 3:45 pm

        Thanks for telling me about that site. I've never heard of it before. You do take good pictures. It really is a talent. Do you have other sites that show off your photography skills?

        Reply
  21. Kristen

    November 25, 2014 at 1:53 am

    OMG this sounds amazing! I just rediscovered my love for my slow cooker and have been looking for new recipes. Sold!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 25, 2014 at 4:19 am

      Perfect! I always forget about my love for the slow cooker too!

      Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 25, 2014 at 4:28 am

      Perfect! I always forget my love for the slow cooker too!

      Reply
  22. Katie @ Mom's Kitchen Handbook

    November 24, 2014 at 9:53 am

    This recipe looks like it couldn't be any easier. It also looks like a good one to translate to a bun for a BBQ sandwich. This is going on my dinner menu this week so I can focus my cooking efforts on getting prepped for Thanksgiving dinner. Perfect timing, Rebecca. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 24, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Woohoo! And totally perfect for a sandwich, yum!
      Thanks Katie, I hope you do try it!

      Reply
  23. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

    November 24, 2014 at 7:04 am

    I love how easy this recipe is and that you're creating your own food memories. I grew up in a family where both of my parents cook, but the way I cook is very different so my boys are growing up with new food memories πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 24, 2014 at 7:16 am

      Ah, yes, the food memories I'm creating are one in s million πŸ˜‰
      I'm sure your boys have so many to cherish!

      Reply
  24. Amber

    November 24, 2014 at 7:00 am

    Here is the secret to the shrinking chicken, SHRED IT, and it multiples by 1,000. Not really but you get a lot more.
    Favorite food memory, hm. I don't know I have a small family, (there's three of us) and I used to be a really picky eater so my mom would often make me separate food. I loved this summer going to a 100% gf df place that I could SHARE food with my parents, it felt so cool to try a bite of their sandwich again!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 24, 2014 at 7:12 am

      It still wouldn't be enough to fill up the craving πŸ˜‰

      Haha! As kids, my brother and I would eat anything and everything! Now the tables have turned though πŸ˜›

      Reply
  25. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

    November 24, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Stubbs is my fav sauce! I love that this is such an easy recipe but it looks fancy πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 24, 2014 at 4:09 am

      Aot of people like Stubbs!
      Haha, all my fake-out gourmet tips πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  26. Mattie @ Comfy & Confident

    November 23, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    What an awesome and super simple recipe. I love anything you can do in the slow cooker.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 23, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      Me too! Sometimes we just need all the easyness (but still delicious) recipes we can get!

      Reply
  27. Rebecca @ MyEagerFeet

    November 23, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I've started making buffalo chicken in my crockpot to take for lunches during the work, and it's delicious! (And, like you said, so super simple.) One of my favorite food memories is eating my yellow beans every day when I was little. Totally random, but I always had them with dinner and liked to eat them a certain way!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 23, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Slow cooker chicken has just so many uses! πŸ˜‰

      I have so many weird random food memories from when I was a kid too! Too many little ones to count!

      Reply
  28. EA-The Spicy RD

    November 23, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Love this EASY recipe Rebecca, and I have a feeling my whole family would love it too (minus the bell peppers, which just means more for me)! I'm sure you will get your opportunity to cook a big Thanksgiving meal for your family one day, but I have to say the only time I have cooked Thanksgiving dinner for my family (I usually do a big Christmas dinner) was when I was living in a SMALL one bedroom apartment, when I was living in Chicago doing my dietetic internship. My cousin and her husband happened to live nearby, so all our family (parents, aunts/uncles, Grandma, her brother) came to visit that year, and I roasted a big old turkey in my tiny oven. We were all squeezed in very tight, but I remember it as being one of my favorite Thanksgivings ever πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 23, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      That is awesome! Nice and cozy and full of love I'm sure! I want to be the "cook" of the family for every holiday! I want them to all just assume my house is where the gatherings will be held every year!

      Reply
  29. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    November 23, 2014 at 3:41 am

    I think you should whip out your slow cooker in the dorms...do it! πŸ˜‰

    I actually want to eat my screen- I've never seen such puuuurty chicken.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 23, 2014 at 5:07 am

      Haha, the health and safety guys just did their inspections.....so maybe now is q good time πŸ˜‰

      Chicken is so hard to photograph! Thank you πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  30. Katy

    November 22, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Looks good! I like to shred up my slow cooker chicken and add it to salads too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 23, 2014 at 1:24 am

      Yes! This one literally falls apart on it's own when you take it out!

      Reply
  31. J'Anette

    November 22, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I should think slow cooker-ing would be ideal in a dorm. I just went back to school, lived in a dorm for only two weeks, but during that time I used my little 1-quart slow cooker to make soups for me and my roommates. Turned out great.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 23, 2014 at 1:23 am

      Haha, it's against code to have a slow cooker in a dorm....unless you're sitting next to it the whole time it's on.....which defeats the purpose!

      Reply
  32. caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy

    November 22, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    this looks lovely! great recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks Caralyn!

      Reply
  33. gretchen | kumquat

    November 22, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    in the middle of a monstrous cooking week, i can think of nothing smarter than an easy slow cooker dinner. we do have to eat all of the other days other than thursday, too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      Haha, you're right! And you won't have leftovers until Friday so....Monday night slow cooking it is!

      Reply
  34. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite

    November 22, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    This looks delicious! Simple, crock pot meals are always the best! Good for you for creating family food memories (that are healthy)! Your family is lucky to have you around to cook delicious food!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Haha, I know they are πŸ˜‰ They's be lost without me!

      Reply
  35. genevieve @ gratitude & greens

    November 22, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Ooooo I want a slow cooker so bad! I'm veggie and don't eat meat, but your chicken looks perfectly tender and sounds delish! I have way too many cherished food memories, but most of them are of meals I've spent with loved ones.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      You can do anything with a slow cooker! I can't believe you don't have one!!! (I know I don't use mine enough!)

      Reply
  36. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    November 22, 2014 at 11:23 am

    I'll bet your family really appreciated this slow-cooked chicken!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 11:31 am

      They loved it!

      Reply
  37. Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete

    November 22, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Well holy moly, I actually have everything I need to make this. Perfect for a cold Sunday!

    Favorite BBQ sauce = Rudy's BBQ sauce (Tejas only).

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 10:45 am

      So perfect for a cold...any day! Haha πŸ˜‰ I know I wish I had my slow cooker right now!

      I'll have to check that one out!

      Reply
  38. AmyC

    November 22, 2014 at 10:29 am

    BBQ chicken in the crockpot is one of my favorites. I usually keep it simple, but I'll be adding the peppers the next time I make some πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 10:43 am

      The peppers just make it a little more "homemade" haha! I really love the added depth they gave to the flavor though!

      Reply
  39. Marie

    November 22, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Oh my goddess... this dish looks so freaking delicious - It's like my lunch just got totally jealous πŸ˜‰ Haha.

    BBQ sauces... hmm, unfortunately we don't have "Marie-Approved" BBG sauces available in Denmark. I've looked all over the freaking country! They all got some sort of fillers or ingredients I can't tolerate. Buhhuuh... Maybe I should dig a bit deeper into Iherb and other world-wide shipping online shops. I MIIIIISS the flavor πŸ˜€ Let the search begin!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 10:41 am

      This one is on Amazon! Really I am so picky about pre-made sauces too, so this stuff was a godsend! I missed the flavor for so long as well! It's just too damn delicious to live a life without it though!

      Reply
  40. Farrah

    November 22, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I heart you and slow cooker (I just typed "slocker." :[ A clear indication that I am still not yet fully awake.) recipes! I have BBQ sauce, chicken, and my slow cooker currently is not at work, so you know what that means! :]!

    Reply
    • Marie

      November 22, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Slocker... haha πŸ˜€ Great shortname for slow cooker! I'm defiantely gonna use that πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

        November 22, 2014 at 10:41 am

        My next slow cooker recipe...I'll use the word slocker πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Hahaha πŸ˜‰ That's why we need recipes like this so we don't have to be awake to make them, their so easy πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  41. jess meddows

    November 22, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I keep saying I need to get a slow cooker. Recipes like these are so classic and simple, yet so good for you and filling!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 8:49 am

      Everyone needs a slow cooker! (At least Christmas is coming, haha! Time to tell Santa!)

      Reply
  42. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie

    November 22, 2014 at 8:19 am

    I am IN LOVE with this recipe!! You have no idea how many times I have searched for a slow cooker BBQ chicken recipe and not found a recipe that I would enjoy. I cannot wait to pull out my slow cooker and cook this soon!!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 8:27 am

      Yay! I hope you do make it (with this specific sauce too!) It is soooo good, haha! I feel silly even posting the "recipe", but it was just too good not to talk about!

      Reply
  43. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    November 22, 2014 at 8:11 am

    LOVE slow cooker recipes because I lack creativity, so I appreciate this! Really excited about this bbq sauce, since I had also kind of written it off as filled with additives and lazy to make my own. I'm planning to make this next week to save some time for the t-day cooking.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 8:26 am

      Any type of chicken dish in the slow cooker is going to be a favorite of mine! It always just comes out so good! Just dump in some sauce or flavor and your good to go and forget about it!

      Reply
  44. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    November 22, 2014 at 7:25 am

    Ooh I do like BBQ sauce! I do not have a favorite because I pretty much will pick whatever has the best ingredient list whereever I am doing my food shopping.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 22, 2014 at 8:23 am

      I always forget how much I love it! But I am so glad I found this one!

      Reply

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Mongolian Chickpeas (Vegan, Gluten-Free) 🀀πŸ₯‘
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Chickpea Tikka Masala is an easy-to-make vegan recipe for the classic Indian dish! Tender marinated chickpeas simmered in a spiced creamy tomato sauce. This vegan tikka masala is a quick 20-minute weeknight meal, made in one pan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and allergy-free. Enjoy and soak up the authentic flavors with a side of rice or gluten-free naan! πŸ˜‹
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