Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken Recipe

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This is one of those recipes you can count on. It uses everyday ingredients and comes together with very little effort. The chicken cooks slowly in barbecue sauce until it is tender and full of flavor. By dinnertime, the house smells good and supper is ready. It is the kind of meal that feels familiar, the kind you sit down to without fuss and enjoy to the last bite.

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

• Slow cooker, 6 quart or larger

Directions

1. Mix the sauce
   In a bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
2. Add the chicken
   Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in one even layer.
3. Pour the sauce
   Pour the sauce over the chicken. Make sure all the chicken is covered.
4. Cook
   Put the lid on and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken is ready when it pulls apart easily with a fork.
5. Shred or slice
   Take the chicken out and shred it with two forks or slice it with a knife.
6. Finish
   If shredded, return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Let it warm for 10 minutes. If sliced, spoon sauce over the top.
7. Serve
   Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Variations

• Add sliced onions or green bell peppers for more flavor.
• Chicken thighs or drumsticks work well, too.
• Add cooked and crumbled beef or turkey bacon for a smoky taste.
• Stir in green chiles or jalapeños if you like a little heat.
• Add potatoes and carrots to make it a full one-pot meal.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

• Shred the chicken and let it sit in the sauce so it stays juicy.
• Serve it hot and fresh for the best flavor.
• Good sides are mashed potatoes, rice, or cornbread.
• Leftovers make an easy lunch the next day.

Nutrition Information

Each serving has about 289 calories and provides protein with very little fat.

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

Storage and FAQs

This is plain, good cooking. Simple ingredients, simple steps, and a warm meal that brings everyone to the table.