Crockpot BBQ Root Beer Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ 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
- In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread seasoning mix generously on each chicken breast and place in crockpot. Pour in Root Beer and add barbecue sauce.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return chicken to crockpot.
- Mix it thoroughly with the barbecue sauce, and cook for another 15-30 minutes until sauce is more absorbed.
- Place chicken on rolls, cover with about 1/4 cup of cheese, add caramelized onions, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Caramelized onions
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic.
- Saute until translucent. Reduce heat to low, and cover and cook for up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Calories: 3374kcal | Carbohydrates: 677g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 13237mg | Potassium: 3021mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 359g | Vitamin A: 9680IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 845mg | Iron: 24.9mg