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Crockpot BBQ Root Beer Chicken
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Chicken
Calories: 3374 kcal
Lynne Feifer: Lynne
Ingredients
  • 6 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 16 oz. Root Beer
  • 32 oz. Barbecue sauce
  • 8-10 sandwich rolls
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar/Monetary Jack cheese
  • caramelized onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Caramelized onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions, sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. 

  2. Spread seasoning mix generously on each chicken breast and place in crockpot. Pour in Root Beer and add barbecue sauce. 

  3. Cook on low for 8 hours, remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return chicken to crockpot. 

  4. Mix it thoroughly with the barbecue sauce, and cook for another 15-30 minutes until sauce is more absorbed. 

  5. Place chicken on rolls, cover with about 1/4 cup of cheese, add caramelized onions, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. 

Caramelized onions

  1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. 

  2. Saute until translucent. Reduce heat to low, and cover and cook for up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Nutrition Facts
Crockpot BBQ Root Beer Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3374 Calories from Fat 450
% Daily Value*
Fat 50g77%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 13237mg576%
Potassium 3021mg86%
Carbohydrates 677g226%
Fiber 25g104%
Sugar 359g399%
Protein 56g112%
Vitamin A 9680IU194%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 845mg85%
Iron 24.9mg138%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.