Best 6 Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of barbecue chicken casserole, a delectable dish that effortlessly combines the smoky essence of barbecue sauce with the comforting warmth of a casserole. This culinary masterpiece showcases tender chicken nestled amidst a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore two enticing variations of this classic casserole: a traditional version that stays true to the beloved flavors of barbecue, and a unique twist that incorporates the vibrant zest of lemon. Both recipes promise an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE CHICKEN



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A little spicy barbeque chicken that simmers all day in the slow cooker. Super easy preparation.

Provided by mrs.pie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put chicken breast halves in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk barbeque sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1463.9 mg, Sugar 46.4 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken Casserole image

Our finger-lickin' barbecue chicken casserole is made in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce, Betty Crocker cornbread and muffin mix, chicken breasts, fresh corn and bourbon.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 6h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion, diced
1 bottle (12 oz) barbeque sauce
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup bourbon, if desired
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pouches (6.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
Milk, butter and eggs called for on cornbread pouches
1 cup canned whole kernel sweet corn

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil until brown.
  • Place onion in slow cooker. Top with chicken, barbecue sauce, cider, bourbon, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. Use fork to pull chicken apart.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Make cornbread batter as directed on pouches. Place chicken and sauce in 10-inch cast-iron skillet; stir in corn. Top with cornbread batter.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cornbread is starting to brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN THIGHS



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Meet your new favorite party dish! Sweet and smoky with just the right amount of spicy kick, these barbecue chicken thighs are a crowd pleaser that'll make every host's life a little bit easier. Here's why this recipe is so good: First, thighs are the perfect cut of chicken for the slow cooker, because they contain more fat, which means they don't dry out as easily as breasts. Second, the sauce is homemade-and homemade does not equal hard in this case. If you can chop an onion, you can make this sauce, and it is so worth it! We've made sure that there's enough sauce to coat the chicken while it cooks, and some extra to add as a finishing touch, because let's be real-it's all about the sauce when barbecue's on the menu!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons mild-flavor (light) molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 lb)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Spray round 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until softened.
  • Add garlic, chili powder and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce to slow cooker; cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
  • Season chicken with salt; added to slow cooker. Toss chicken with sauce in slow cooker to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F).
  • Drain liquid from slow cooker; discard liquid. Pour reserved sauce over chicken; toss to coat. Increase to High heat setting. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 2 Thighs, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN BREAST



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A super easy recipe for barbecue chicken. You can also serve four people with this recipe, just add two more breasts and a second bottle of barbecue sauce.

Provided by Jayson Pittman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce, divided
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in slow cooker and pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and vinegar on top.
  • Cook on Low for 3 hours.
  • Combine brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Pour out all the liquid from the slow cooker and add remaining barbecue sauce. Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar-spice mixture.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.4 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 3465.7 mg, Sugar 86.3 g

BBQ CHICKEN CORNBREAD BAKE



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A cornbread casserole topped with BBQ chicken.

Provided by apk979

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8.5 ounce) box dry corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix cream-style corn, muffin mix, corn, yogurt, and eggs together in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • While casserole bakes, toss chicken with barbecue sauce.
  • Remove casserole from oven. Top with chicken mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake until cheese melts and chicken is heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 129.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1306 mg

SLOW COOKER LOADED CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE



Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe image

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-5 russet potatoes (cut into small cubes)
1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts (diced)
1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (more or less to taste)
6 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions (sliced)
¾-1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Spread half of the cut potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • On top of the potatoes, spread the diced chicken in a single-layer.
  • Sprinkle half of the salt, half of the pepper, half of the garlic powder on top, half of the bacon, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the green onions on top of the chicken.
  • Place the rest of the potatoes on top of the chicken, and top with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
  • Pour heavy whipping cream evenly over the casserole.
  • Place the lid on top and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 722 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For a crispy chicken, sear the chicken breasts with skin on in a large skillet with olive oil over high heat, about 4 minutes per side, prior to placing them in the slow cooker.
  • Feel free to use any barbecue sauce you like. If you use a thick, store-bought barbecue sauce, thin it with a little water or broth to prevent the chicken from becoming too dry.
  • Add vegetables to the slow cooker along with the chicken. Good choices include diced onions, bell peppers, and carrots.
  • If you want a cheesy casserole, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the chicken and vegetables before baking.
  • Serve the casserole over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker barbecue chicken casserole is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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