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Slow Cooker Catalina Chicken

Slow Cooker Catalina Chicken: Easy Sweet & Tangy Dinner for Busy Nights


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Slow Cooker Catalina Chicken is a quick, sweet‑tangy dinner that combines grape juice and barbecue sauce for juicy, shredded chicken. In just fifteen minutes of prep, four chicken breasts, sliced onion, garlic, and bell peppers are layered in a slow cooker, then simmered low for six to eight hours. The result is tender, fork‑tender meat perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or toasted sandwiches. Ideal for busy families, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor without extra effort, making it a go‑to week


Ingredients

Scale
    • 4 chicken breasts
    • 1 cup grape juice
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce
    • 1 onion
    • sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • minced
    • 1 cup bell peppers
    • sliced
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

    1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in slow cooker.
    2. Mix grape juice and barbecue sauce; pour over chicken.
    3. Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and bell peppers.
    4. Cover and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
    5. Shred chicken in sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Serve with rice
  • tacos
  • or toasted bread for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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