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Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Chicken

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Chicken is a flavorful, tender, and smoky-sweet dish combining juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy BBQ sauce slow-cooked to perfection. This effortless recipe is perfect for family meals or feeding a crowd, delivering melt-in-your-mouth chicken that pairs wonderfully with sides or sandwiches.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Bacon

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 strips of bacon

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken and bacon: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Lay bacon slices on the bottom of the slow cooker to create a savory base that will infuse flavor throughout cooking.
  2. Layer the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken on top of the bacon in a single layer, ensuring each piece is evenly arranged to soak up the smoky, meaty juices.
  3. Pour the BBQ sauce: Generously pour your chosen BBQ sauce over the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly to allow flavors to meld during cooking.
  4. Slow cook to perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. The bacon and sauce will blend into the chicken, creating rich flavor.
  5. Shred and serve: Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then mix well with the bacon and sauce to ensure every bite is flavorful and juicy.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful results compared to breasts.
  • Don’t skip the bacon layer; it enhances both flavor and moisture.
  • Choose a high-quality BBQ sauce for best taste.
  • Reserve some extra BBQ sauce to add after shredding if you prefer it saucier.
  • Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, BBQ chicken, bacon chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal

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