Sweet, smoky, tangy and slightly spicy – this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is made with chipotle peppers and juicy peaches.
Thank you ALL so much for your sweet comments in response to The Lemon Bowl’s new look and design. I’m thrilled you are loving the new features and find the clean design easier to navigate. That makes me very, very happy.
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.
Ali
I’m just wondering, could I make this with plums instead of peaches. I have a plum tree in the garden (and six apple trees) and we always have an abundance.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh yes that’s a great idea!
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!
Mai
If we don’t have a slow cooker, can we make this any other way?
Liz DellaCroce
You can always just set your oven on a lower temp. :)
Tina Muir
This sounds AMAZING!!!!! Love that you made it with peaches too! Pinning right now!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Love your new site design, Liz! It makes me happy every time I check out a new recipe. I definitely need this for dinner!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww I so appreciate that – thank you so much for your sweet words Ashley!
shannon
Beer is optional? Never!!! lol!!
Liz DellaCroce
hahahah I know right?? Miss you girl!
Susan
PS – I don’t think the beer is optional…
Liz DellaCroce
I don’t either but you know.. ;)
Susan
This sounds absolutely yummy, including Ali’s BBQ sauce. I found a recipe that I like for BBQ sauce but I’m going to have to try this one, too. This chicken would make a wonderful lunch (not big on sandwiches for dinner, usually).
Liz DellaCroce
Yes Ali’s recipe is amazing – all of hers are incredible! We actually ate the chicken with farro, not as a sandwich!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
You know what these need……a little crack powder, yo! BTW….I miss you!
Liz DellaCroce
ahaha you’re so right!! I miss you more.
Nikki
Love that you added peaches!! Delicious!!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes girl!! Thank you for testing out my comment section btw!
Amanda
This looks amazing!
Adri
Oh, but this sounds delicious, and you are so right. It’s always great to have another slow cooker recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
It really is. :)
Walter c
Whem peaches aren’t in season what can you substitute?
Liz DellaCroce
You can find them in the freezer all year round otherwise try an apple!
Brittany
Sounds delicious! Just curious if we omit the beer, should we substitute with water, broth or something else?
Liz DellaCroce
Nope no need to add anything extra!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
Love the addition of peaches! This sounds deeeeelish.