Sweet, smoky, tangy and slightly spicy – this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is made with chipotle peppers and juicy peaches.
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As a thank you, I’m presenting you with yet another slow cooker chicken recipe. Because let’s be real, we can always use one more, am I right? Sweet, smoky, spicy and tangy, you are going to love this 5 ingredient slow cooker bbq chicken recipe made with chipotle peppers and juicy peaches.
Even though we won’t be picking peaches again until next summer, we keep frozen fruit in our freezer all winter long. Frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at the height of their freshness which means maximum nutrition for you and your family all year.
Of course, year round access to high quality frozen fruit is something we all take for granted. The truth is, right now honey bees are at a risk of extinction which has a major impact on fruits and nuts including peaches, blueberries, apples, almonds and more. In fact, bees are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat.
To help raise awareness and encourage simple actions, Cascadian Farm has launched the #BeeFriendlier campaign. Check out this amazing video where they bomb a field with 1 million wild flowers to help save the bees. It’s pretty inspiring and I can’t wait to plant wild flowers with my boys.
If you’ve never thought of using peaches in savory dishes, I urge you to give this slow cooker chicken a try. The sweet peaches provide the perfect balance to the smoky chipotles and tangy barbecue sauce.
No forks required.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless (thighs work well too)
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 10 ounce package Cascadian Farm Organic Sliced Peaches
- 1 cup barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
- 3 in chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 12 ounces beer optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 Hours or High for 4 Hours.
- Shred chicken with a fork before serving.
Shannon
What kind of beer would you recommend for this? I’m thinking a smokey porter would be good with the bbq flavor, but would you recommend something lighter?
Liz DellaCroce
I think the smoky porter sounds perfect!!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
My mom and I ALWAYS put our pulled pork in the crockpot. It is just so easy and is a great way to keep the meat super moist!
Eli at CoachDaddy
I’m far more creative with hamburgers than barbecue, but this gives me great ideas. I’ll try it the way you have it first, of course! The peaches and beer must give it such flavor.
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it Eli!
Maureen
This looks amazing. The slow cooker bbq pulled chicken sure gives out a wonderful flavor. And I really love the addition of peaches in order to balance flavors.
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Maureen!!
Claire @ Kitchen Options
I love the addition of peaches. It changes the taste of the entire burger. I don’t usually like it when fruit is mixed with protein in my food, but for some reason I like this.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh good I’m glad you liked it Claire!
Natalie @ Budget and the Bees
I’ve got this in the crockpot right now with the homemade BBQ sauce, and I can’t wait for dinner!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so excited!! I hope you love it!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking
Love slow cooker pulled pork and that sandwich looks so good!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks Kevin!