Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this simple and scrumptious Crockpot BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potatoes. This dish combines the heartiness of tender, shredded chicken and the homestyle feel of cheesy potatoes, all made effortlessly in your crockpot. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you just want a filling meal without the fuss.
Ingredients:
🥔 2-3 large russet potatoes
🐔 1 lb chicken breast
🧂 1 pack onion soup mix
🍖 1-2 cups BBQ sauce (to taste)
🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
💧 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
Begin by cleaning the russet potatoes. Peel them and cut into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.
Pour the water into the crockpot, laying the cubed potatoes at the bottom.
Place the chicken breast on top of the potatoes and then sprinkle the entire pack of onion soup mix over the chicken to season.
Set your crockpot to low and allow the chicken and potatoes to cook for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
If there's any excess liquid in the crockpot from cooking the potatoes, drain it off to prevent the final dish from being too watery.
Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot with the potatoes. Gently stir in the BBQ sauce, using the amount based on your preference for sauce coverage.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken and potato mixture, then cover the crockpot again.
Continue to cook the dish on low for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 50 minutes (approximate)
Total Time: ~5 hours
Equipment: Crockpot
Cooking Tips:
Customize the amount of BBQ sauce to change the intensity of the flavor.
For an added crunch, you may want to sprinkle some cooked bacon bits or crispy onions on top before serving.
If you're short on time, pre-cubed potatoes from the grocery store can save on prep time.
Servings: 4
Crockpot BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Potatoes
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