Description
Crockpot Cherry Cola Pulled Chicken is an effortless, mouthwatering dish that transforms your busy weeknights into a culinary delight. With tender chicken simmered in a sweet and tangy cherry cola sauce, this recipe is perfect for game days, family gatherings, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup cherry cola
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch mixture)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer sliced onions on top of the chicken.
- Pour cherry cola and BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and mix with juices.
- For a thicker sauce, combine cornstarch with water, stir into the crockpot, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve on buns or over rice.
Notes
- This dish is versatile and can be served with various sides. <liAdjust the amount of BBQ sauce based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg