Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken (Perfect for Tacos or Sandwiches)

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Every summer needs one recipe that quietly becomes the recipe.

The one people keep sneaking back to the slow cooker for "just one more bite."

The one everyone asks you to text them before they even leave your house.

This Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken started as nothing more than a little recipe experiment. I had a few ripe peaches sitting on the counter, a slow cooker begging to be used instead of heating up the kitchen, and a backyard full of hungry people.

I honestly wasn't expecting much.

But somewhere between those sweet summer peaches slowly melting into smoky barbecue sauce and that tender shredded chicken soaking

up every drop, something magical happened.

We piled it into warm street tacos with crunchy slaw, and before I had even sat down to eat, people were already asking, "Okay...you're going to give us this recipe, right?"

It's sweet, smoky, tangy, ridiculously juicy, and one of those meals that somehow tastes even better after it sits for a little while.

The best part? It isn't just for tacos. Pile it high onto toasted brioche buns for incredible BBQ chicken sandwiches, spoon it over baked potatoes, serve it over rice, or tuck it into wraps for an easy lunch the next day.

If you're looking for an easy summer crockpot recipe that feels like sunshine in every bite, this one deserves a permanent place in your rotation.

Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken (Perfect for Tacos or Sandwiches)

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

4 hours

Every summer needs one recipe that quietly becomes the recipe.The one people keep sneaking back to the slow cooker for "just one more bite."The one everyone asks you to text them before they even leave your house.This Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken...

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup peach preserves or honey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Big sprinkle of southern magic seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • Tacos or Brioche buns
  • Coleslaw
  • Pickles
  • Fresh jalapeños
  • Green onions

Directions

  1. Place diced peaches, onion, and garlic into the bottom of the crock pot.

  2. Add chicken on top.

  3. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, peach preserves or honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, southern magic seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

  5. Cover and cook: LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours

  6. Once the chicken is tender, shred it directly in the crock pot and stir everything together.

  7. Let cook uncovered for another 10-15 minutes if you want the sauce slightly thicker.

Welcome ya'll! You're part of the family now. I'm Hannah Taylor aka “LilyLouTay” and I'm so happy you're here! Based in Georgia, I love throwing in some southern charm and wholesome personality into my cooking. I believe in measuring with my heart so my recipes are always customizable; cook how your heart is telling you today.

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