Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Sweet and Savory Comfort Food
By Ethan Parker
This Crockpot Coca Cola Chicken comes together with minimal prep in about 5 minutes, letting the slow cooker do the work while you relax. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a rich cola barbecue sauce, creating a tender meal that's full of flavor.
You'll need boneless skinless chicken breasts, onions, lemons, and G. Hughes Sugar Free Barbecue Sauce to achieve the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Using Coca Cola adds an unexpected sweetness that complements the sauce beautifully.
As it cooks, the chicken should be tender enough to shred easily with a fork, indicating it's done right. Common mistakes include overcooking the chicken, which can lead to dryness, so keep an eye on the timing, especially if cooking on high.
Serve the chicken warm, spooning extra sauce over it for added flavor. Leftovers stay moist and can be quickly reheated in the microwave or on the stove, making this a great meal prep choice for busy weeknights.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Requires only 5 minutes of prep, letting the slow cooker handle the rest, which saves you active cooking time.
- One-pot recipe minimizes cleanup, as everything cooks together in the slow cooker without needing additional pans.
- Uses affordable chicken breasts and pantry staples, making it a budget-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- The dish is highly versatile; you can substitute chicken thighs or drumsticks for different flavor and texture options.
- Sweet and savory flavors from the cola and barbecue sauce create a satisfying dish that pairs well with various sides.
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)
Instructions
- 1
Spray the slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.
- 2
Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Put chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- 5
Add in onions and lemons.
- 6
Pour the G. Hughes sugar-free barbecue sauce and Coca Cola over the top.
- 7
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- 8
Serve warm with some of the cooking liquid on the side.
- 9
Top with fresh parsley or green onion if using.