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I had to dust off the old crockpot yesterday. Now that school has started back, so has gymnastics, karate, piano, and homework. Busy days mean that I become a shuttle bus and the crockpot becomes my best friend. I don’t know what I would do without this genius appliance this time of year. I decided to make this simple Crockpot Barbecue Chicken in the morning, so we can come home to a comforting meal.
Meals, like this Crockpot Barbecue Chicken, keeps us away from unhealthy fast food on hectic days.
This is a Crockpot Barbecue Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight favorite. A few more family favorites for the slow cooker are Crockpot Southern Style Barbecue, Crockpot Southwest Beef Roast, and this Simple Crockpot Italian Chicken.
I love to serve this barbecue chicken with sweet potato fries and slaw. You can also shred it and serve on whole wheat buns for a delicious sandwich. Enjoy~
How To Make Crockpot Barbecue Chicken
Ingredients:
6 boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts
1 bottle your favorite barbecue sauce (I pick one lower in sugar & without high fructose corn syrup)
1/2 green pepper chopped fine
1/2 large sweet onion, chopped fine
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 (15.5oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 tbsp smart balance butter stick
Non-stick cooking spray
Directions:
Heat 1 tbsp smart balance butter in a large pan on medium heat. Saute green peppers and onions until tender but not brown. Set aside. Spray the crock pot with cooking spray. Pour the barbecue sauce into the crock pot and add the green peppers and onions. Add the drained pineapple to the crock pot. Add the remaining tbsp smart balance butter to the saute pan. Brown chicken breasts on one side over medium-high heat. Flip breasts over and add the garlic to the pan. Cook the garlic until lightly golden and brown the other side of the breasts. Add garlic and chicken to the crock pot mixture. Stir all together and cook for 6-8 hours on low. Check at 6 hours and stir barbecue sauce so it doesn’t burn on the side of the crock pot. Serve with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless organic chicken breasts
- 1 bottle your favorite barbecue sauce I pick one lower in sugar & without high fructose corn syrup
- 1/2 green pepper chopped fine
- 1/2 large sweet onion chopped fine
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 15.5oz can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tbsp smart balance butter stick
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp smart balance butter in a large pan on medium heat.
- Saute green peppers and onions until tender but not brown.
- Set aside.
- Spray the crock pot with cooking spray.
- Pour the barbecue sauce into the crock pot and add the green peppers and onions.
- Add the drained pineapple to the crock pot.
- Add the remaining tbsp smart balance butter to the saute pan.
- Brown chicken breasts on one side over medium-high heat.
- Flip breasts over and add the garlic to the pan.
- Cook the garlic until lightly golden and brown the other side of the breasts.
- Add garlic and chicken to the crock pot mixture.
- Stir all together and cook for 6-8 hours on low.
- Check at 6 hours and stir barbecue sauce so it doesn't burn on the side of the crock pot.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
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Lark (SparkyLarky)@ Lark's Country Heart says
Oh this looks finger licking good!
The Better Baker says
Oh how I love BBQ…and the way this is dripping off the meat is soo inviting. thanks – those crockpots are great huh?
basilmomma: Heather Tallman says
This looks awesome! Right up our alley! I am going to try it 🙂
Amee says
thanks, ladies! 🙂 Yes, I do LOVE the crockpot!!
Anonymous says
i very rarely buy herbs for my meals, because they are so expensive and don’t keep long. Have any other substitutions or ideas?
Amee Livingston says
I don’t have any herbs in this recipe. You could substitute a tsp of garlic powder for the garlic, if you wish.
sakuracnd says
How many does this recipe serve. I am always cooking for about 18 people….
Amee Livingston says
This recipe only serves 6-8 people. I usually count about one breast per person.
Anonymous says
What size can of crushed pineapple?
Amee Livingston says
It’s a 15.5oz can. Thank you for pointing this out, I added the size of the can to the recipe. 🙂
Chez LaLA says
This looks so delish…and I love that there are not many ingredients !! 🙂
avril says
Love the recipe but I’m in the UK so what size is “bottle” of sauce please?
Amee Livingston says
Hi Avril! An 18 oz bottle would be perfect.
Catherine says
We love this recipe! We shared it in our 25 Delicious Crockpot Meals for Busy Families roundup on The Shopping Mama!!
Amee Livingston says
Thank you for including my recipe, Catherine!