Prepare tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth with this Large Family Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker to make this tasty meal!
Craving a sweet and savory meal that you can make in the slow cooker? If so, this Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken is perfect for you. The chicken turns out flavorful, tender, and juicy, making it the great entree to serve with a few different sides. You can prepare it on a busy night because all you need to do is combine several ingredients into the slow cooker and allow it to cook for several hours on its own. Before you know it, your kitchen will smell heavenly, and you will have this flavorful chicken dish ready to serve food to your large family.
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Ingredients Needed to Make the BBQ Cranberry Chicken
You can prepare the Large Family Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken with just four simple ingredients, including:
- Chicken Breast. Be sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breast for this recipe. Here are more chicken recipes for a large family.
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce. The cranberry sauce adds a natural sweetness to the chicken that will remind you of Thanksgiving!
- Barbecue Sauce. Combine the sweetness of the cranberry sauce with a more savory, smokey taste using barbecue sauce.
- Dried Minced Onion. The dried minced onion is the added touch to this simple yet delicious meal.
Who knew you could make such flavorful chicken with these ingredients? If you have what you need, pour your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it cook together for up to eight hours.
What to Serve With Your Chicken
The Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken tastes great with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, garlic smashed red potatoes, roasted broccoli, steamed carrots, or even brown rice. Serve it with sides that you would normally eat with chicken. You may also want to shred the chicken with two forks and put it in a dinner roll or homemade sandwich bread.
Can I Make the Cranberry Sauce?
You can use canned cranberry sauce, but make sure it is the whole berry kind. If you have the extra time, you can prepare the cranberry sauce from scratch using orange zest, cranberries, and sugar using my recipe. It does not matter if you use fresh or frozen cranberries when preparing the sauce from scratch.
How to Freeze the Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken
If you would like to freeze the Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken, put all your ingredients into a large freezer bag. Place the bag with the meal in the freezer and leave it there for up to three months before preparing your chicken. You can remove the ingredients from the bag and put them in your slow cooker when you are ready to prepare the chicken using the directions below.
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- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
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- Chicken and Green Beans Casserole
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- Greek Chicken Pasta
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Large Family Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken
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Prepare tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth with this Large Family Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker to make this tasty meal!
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 to 4 cups whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup dried minced onion
Instructions
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Prepare the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place all ingredients into the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
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Serve shredded for sandwiches, over rice or mashed potatoes, or as is.
Notes
How to freeze: Place all ingredients in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer ingredients to the prepared slow cooker and follow the directions about to cook.
Keywords: Large Family Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken
This slow cooker meal is perfect for a weeknight meal. It’s also a great freezer meal for a busy night. Make it today and enjoy a great meal and more time with your family.
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