What can I substitute for barbecue sauce?

You can replace the called-for amount of barbecue sauce with any other barbecue sauce of your choice. Watch out for replacing the regular soda; the recipe calls for regular soda. If you use a hotter barbecue sauce, use less at first and adjust the amount to taste to maintain some sweetness in the dish.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes, you can store leftovers for up to three months in airtight containers in the freezer. Leftovers can be reheated by thawing in the refrigerator overnight and then reheating them in a microwave or slow cooker until hot. Consider adding a bit of cola to leftovers to keep the sauce from getting overly thick during reheating. Adding cola can help add moisture and flavor to the dish.

How do I know when the chicken is done?

The chicken should be tender enough to cut into with a fork when fully cooked. You can split a piece of chicken to make sure it is no longer pink inside. Cooking times can differ among slow cookers. Allow at least four hours of cooking time on high in a slow cooker before checking on the chicken. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

What sides pair well with this dish?

Mashed cauliflower, rice, and roasted vegetables are potential side dishes to serve with the sauce. Steamed vegetables are a lighter side dish to balance heavier flavors in the meal. Other side dishes include salads. Choose side dishes wisely to complement the chicken dish's sweet and savory flavors.

Can I cook this on high instead of low?

Yes, you can cook on high. You'll need to cut the cooking time to about 4 hours. Check your chicken frequently to prevent overcooking and drying. If you've never used a slow cooker, checking the chicken frequently will help you learn more about using your slow cooker. Slow cookers vary in cooking speed.

Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Sweet and Savory Comfort Food

By Ethan ParkerSep 16, 2026

Cook

240 min

Total

240 min

Servings

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This Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken recipe is ready in about 5 minutes and cooks while you do other things. The chicken breasts are cooked in Coca Cola barbecue sauce and make a delicious, tender meal.

Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Sweet and Savory Comfort Food

Boneless skinless chicken breasts, onions, lemons, and G. Hughes Sugar Free Barbecue Sauce add sweet and savory flavors to this recipe. Coca Cola adds sweetness to complement the barbecue sauce in this recipe.

As the chicken cooks, it should easily flake apart when poked with a fork. This indicates that the chicken is cooked through. Try not to overcook the chicken, as it will be dry. Monitor the chicken carefully when cooking on high heat.

Serve chicken with additional sauce while hot. Leftover chicken will remain moist and can be microwaved or reheated on the stovetop. This dish is a suitable meal for weeknights when time is limited.

What makes this special

Only 5 minutes of prep time is required due to the short total cooking time possible with a slow cooker.
One-pot meal cuts down on cleanup by minimizing the number of dishes used in preparing a meal in a slow cooker.
Uses inexpensive chicken breast and other readily available ingredients to prepare an affordable and fast weeknight meal.
The dish can be varied by substituting chicken thighs or drumsticks to add different flavors and textures.
Sweet and savory cola and barbecue sauce flavors pair well with many side dishes.

Instructions

Spray the slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.

Put chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

Add in onions and lemons.

Pour the G. Hughes sugar-free barbecue sauce and Coca Cola over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Serve warm with some of the cooking liquid on the side.

Top with fresh parsley or green onion if using.

FAQ

Yes, you can prepare and chill all other ingredients before cooking to avoid losses in quality, such as wilting, of the chicken and vegetables. When ready to cook, add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Consider adding salt and pepper during cooking to enhance the dish's flavor.

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Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Sweet and Savory Comfort Food

Name: Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Sweet and Savory Comfort Food
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds); salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 2 pieces onions (peeled and quartered); 2 pieces lemons (quartered); 18 ounce G. Hughes Sugar Free Barbecue Sauce (any flavor); 12 ounce Coca Cola (not diet); vegetable cooking spray; fresh parsley or diced green onion (optional)

By Ethan ParkerSep 16, 2026

Cook

240 min

Total

240 min

Servings

Jump to recipe

This Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken recipe is ready in about 5 minutes and cooks while you do other things. The chicken breasts are cooked in Coca Cola barbecue sauce and make a delicious, tender meal.

Serve chicken with additional sauce while hot. Leftover chicken will remain moist and can be microwaved or reheated on the stovetop. This dish is a suitable meal for weeknights when time is limited.

What makes this special

Only 5 minutes of prep time is required due to the short total cooking time possible with a slow cooker.
One-pot meal cuts down on cleanup by minimizing the number of dishes used in preparing a meal in a slow cooker.
Uses inexpensive chicken breast and other readily available ingredients to prepare an affordable and fast weeknight meal.
The dish can be varied by substituting chicken thighs or drumsticks to add different flavors and textures.
Sweet and savory cola and barbecue sauce flavors pair well with many side dishes.