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Dinner plate with a glossy chicken breast in garlic sauce served over rice with a side of peas next to the crockpot the chicken was cooked in.

Crockpot Garlic Chicken

This crockpot garlic chicken is easy, delicious, and has the best sweet and sour vibes. It's saucy, tender, and perfect served over rice or egg noodles. Fair warning: your house will smell absolutely fabulous all day long.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup lemon lime soda
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Place 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • Add the 1 cup light brown sugar, ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup lemon lime soda, 2 Tablespoons minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
  • Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and a couple of tablespoons of water. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the crockpot. Cook on high until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve as whole chicken breasts or shred. It is great with rice or noodles so you can soak up some of the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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