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Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken

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Modified: Apr 13, 2026 · Published: Apr 13, 2026 by Meghankay · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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This easy Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken only takes a few simple ingredients, and makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Made with chicken, bbq sauce, and seasonings, this is a quick & easy crockpot dinner that only takes 10 minutes to prep.

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slow cooker honey chipotle chicken over potatoes with broccoli on green plate

EASY CROCKPOT HONEY BBQ CHICKEN

As a mom, having easy crockpot dinners is an absolute must! This slow cooker honey bbq chicken is made with just a few simple ingredients, and only takes 10 minutes to prep. This recipe is so versatile and is great for leftovers! A great budget-friendly dinner idea the whole family will love. If you love this recipe, you need to try Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS SLOW COOKER HONEY BBQ CHICKEN

Family-Friendly: My family absolutely loves this recipe! I love how versatile this recipe is too. It can be used for sandwiches, over baked potatoes, tacos, or even quesadillas.

Easy Prep: One of my favorite things about this honey bbq chicken is that it truly only takes a few minutes to put together. Adding all of the ingredients into the crockpot, not only takes the stress out of prepping dinner, but also makes getting a family meal on the table so much easier-especially on a busy weeknight. Great for meal prep as well!

Budget-Friendly: Made with just a few simple ingredients, this is an affordable dinner idea that can make multipe servings. Great for meal prep as well!

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INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken: Fresh chicken breast is used for this recipe; however, you can easily substitute it with chicken thighs for a slightly richer flavor.
  • BBQ sauce: For this recipe, I used Sweet Baby Ray's Honey Chipotle BBQ sauce.
  • Seasonings: The seasonings used in this recipe include minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER HONEY BBQ CHICKEN

 bbq sauce over chicken
seasonings added on chicken with sauce
shredded chicken in crockpot

In a crockpot, add chicken, ¾ bottle of bbq sauce, minced garlic and seasonings.

Next, cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2.5-3.5 hours.

Once the chicken finishes cooking, shred it and turn the heat down to warm.

Serve with potatoes and vegetables.

slow cooker honey chipotle chicken over potatoes with broccoli on green plate

TIPS AND TRICKS

Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

Cooking: This slow cooker recipe can be cooked on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2.5-3.5 hours. I like to cook it on low if I have additional time, because it helps really enchance the flavors.

Meal prep: This slow cooker mississippi chicken is a great option to meal prep for the week. I love making this, especially when I have busy days planned. It's so versatile and easy to adjust. It can even be added with rice, sandwiches, baked potatoes, tacos, or even quesadillas.

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slow cooker honey chipotle chicken over potatoes with broccoli on green plate

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken

Meghan Kay
This easy Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken only takes a few simple ingredients, and makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Made with chicken, bbq sauce, and seasonings, this is a quick & easy crockpot dinner that only takes 10 minutes to prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings

Equipment

  • 1 6 qt crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 bottle sweet baby ray's honey chipotle bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a crockpot, add chicken breast, seasonings, honey chipotle bbq sauce into slow cooker.
  • cover with lid, and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2.5-3.5 hours.
  • Once chicken is cooked, turn heat down to warm, and shred chicken.
  • Serve over potatoes or vegetables.
Keyword bbq, chicken, crockpot, honey, slow cooker

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Hi, I'm Meghan

I'm of busy mom of three, who loves sharing easy family recipes. Keeping it simple in the kitchen, so you can spend more time with your family. From slow cooker meals, savory casseroles, and sweet treats, every bite tastes like the comfort of home.

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