This slow cooker honey BBQ chicken is an easy freezer meal dump bag or weeknight dinner! Make up a bag and freeze it for later or use the recipe today, without sticking it in the freezer. I hope you enjoy!
Mom life is always super busy, but home cooked suppers with my family are important to me. I rely on my slow cooker a lot during the school year.
My husband loves BBQ sauce on almost everything, so I decided to combine my love of the slow cooker with his love of BBQ sauce to create slow cooker honey BBQ chicken.
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This recipe is written for two pounds of chicken. Chicken breast meat is shown, but thigh meat will give you even tastier results. This recipe is easy to scale up if you ned to make more for a larger family or leftovers.
For a classic freezer dump bag, freeze the raw ingredients in a gallon zip top bag. You can also cook the honey BBQ chicken, then freeze the shredded chicken. Shredded chicken in sauce freezes very well.
Our favorite way to eat this slow cooker chicken is over rice. My husband is Cuban and would happily eat rice at almost every meal!
It also works well with rolls to make BBQ sandwiches, in a meal prep bowl, or even as a topper for a loaded baked potato.
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Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Dump Bag Ingredients
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
6–7 hours LOW or 3–4 hours HIGH
Freeze Time:
Up to 3 months
Servings:
4–6
Ingredients:
- chicken breast or chicken thighs
- BBQ sauce (please see notes)
- honey
- chicken broth (can sup for water or vegetable stock)
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
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How to make slow cooker BBQ honey chicken
If you’re cooking right away, you can skip the gallon bag and go straight to putting everything in the crock of your slow cooker.
To Assemble Freezer Bag
Add the chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large freezer-safe bag.
Massage the bag gently to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
Seal tightly, removing as much air as possible.
Label and freeze flat for up to 3 months.
Slow Cooker Instructions
Thaw your dump bag in the fridge over night. I do not recommend cooking from frozen because it can lead to longer cook times and uneven cooking.
Add the contents of the freezer bag to the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. Times may vary depending on your slow cooker and if the ingredients were fully thawed.
Shred the chicken using two forks.
Stir back into the sauce before serving.
Optional: add extra BBQ sauce at the end for a saucier finish.
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Breast FAQs
What BBQ sauce works best?
Your favorite BBQ sauce is best! Smokey and honey BBQ sauce styles are especially good. My husband loves the Kinders honey BBQ sauce they sometimes have in a two pack at Costco.
Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes, but thawing first gives more even cooking and better flavor.
Can I make this spicy?
Yes, you can add chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce.
Does shredded chicken freeze well?
Yes, shredded chicken freezes well when it’s covered in sauce.
To reheat cooked shredded chicken, thaw it overnight in the fridge and then heat on the stove or microwave. You can also put it in the crock pot again, but this takes longer and can lead to over cooking.
Can I meal prep this?
Yes! This slow cooker chicken is perfect for meal prep and bowls!
Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken
Freeze this slow cooker honey BBQ chicken before or after cooking, or just toss it in your slow cooker for an easy, cozy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (please see notes)
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
How to make slow cooker BBQ honey chicken
If you’re cooking right away, you can skip the gallon bag and go straight to putting everything in the crock of your slow cooker.
To Assemble Freezer Bag
Add the chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large freezer-safe bag.
Massage the bag gently to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
Seal tightly, removing as much air as possible.
Label and freeze flat for up to 3 months.
Slow Cooker Instructions
Thaw your dump bag in the fridge over night. I do not recommend cooking from frozen because it can lead to longer cook times and uneven cooking.
Add the contents of the freezer bag to the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. Times may vary depending on your slow cooker and if the ingredients were fully thawed.
Shred the chicken using two forks.
Stir back into the sauce before serving.
Optional: add extra BBQ sauce at the end for a saucier finish.
Freezer Instructions
Freeze flat for up to 3 months.
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