Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken – Tender, Juicy, and Flavor-Packed

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is the ultimate easy and flavorful meal for busy days. Chicken breasts or thighs are slow-cooked in a sticky, tangy, and sweet barbecue sauce, resulting in tender meat that practically falls apart. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even sandwiches, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Juicy & Tender – Slow cooking ensures perfectly cooked, succulent chicken.
Sweet & Savory – Sticky barbecue sauce delivers rich flavor in every bite.
Minimal Effort – Set it in the crockpot and let it do all the work.
Versatile – Great served with rice, veggies, or as a sandwich filling.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken
   Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add to Crockpot
   Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Pour Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the top.
3. Cook
   Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
4. Shred the Chicken
   Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
5. Serve
   Serve hot with your choice of sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or on buns for sandwiches. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~320
Protein: 35g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Sugar: 16g
Fiber: 0g

Tips for Success

• Use Thighs for Extra Juiciness – Chicken thighs stay more tender and flavorful than breasts.
• Keep Covered – Slow cooking with the lid on keeps the chicken moist.
• Adjust Sweetness – Add a little honey or brown sugar if you like a sweeter sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

The slow cooker allows the barbecue sauce to penetrate the chicken fully, infusing it with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The long, gentle cooking process ensures moist, tender chicken that’s easy to shred and perfect for a variety of meals.

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is an effortless, flavorful, and tender dish perfect for family dinners, sandwiches, or meal prep. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.