🍗🧀 Crockpot BBQ Cheddar Chicken, Corn & Potatoes
This Crockpot BBQ Cheddar Chicken, Corn & Potatoes is a hearty one-pot comfort meal featuring tender shredded chicken, buttery potatoes, sweet corn, smoky BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy slow cooker dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)
- Total Time: About 7 hours
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheesy Topping
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- Crispy turkey bacon
- Jalapeños
- Bell peppers
- Ranch seasoning packet
- A drizzle of ranch dressing before serving
Instructions
1. Layer the Crockpot
Add to the slow cooker:
- Baby potatoes
- Onion and garlic
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Corn
2. Add Seasonings & Sauce
Mix together:
- BBQ sauce
- Chicken broth
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
Add butter on top.
3. Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Cook until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-soft.
4. Shred the Chicken
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Return chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir everything together with the BBQ sauce.
5. Add Cheese
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack over the top.
- Cover for 10–15 minutes until cheese melts.
Finish with green onions and optional turkey bacon.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
🥗 Coleslaw
🥖 Garlic bread
🥒 Pickles
🌽 Extra roasted corn
🥗 Fresh garden salad
Tips for the Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy, but breasts work well too.
- Use a smoky or honey BBQ sauce for the best flavor.
- Cut potatoes into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Add cheese only at the end to keep it creamy and melty.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of broth.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 560
- Protein: 43 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
Flavor Variations
🔥 BBQ Ranch Version: Add ranch seasoning and drizzle ranch on top.
🌶️ Spicy BBQ Version: Add jalapeños and hot BBQ sauce.
🥓 Loaded BBQ Version: Add turkey bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
🍯 Honey BBQ Version: Use honey BBQ sauce for a sweeter glaze.
This crockpot meal combines smoky BBQ chicken, creamy melted cheddar, sweet corn, and tender potatoes into one easy, satisfying dinner. 🍗🧀🥔