Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Slow cooker apple butter bbq chicken is the perfect comfort food. It’s warm, cozy, and packed with flavor. Make a batch for yourself or share it with loved ones for a heartwarming meal that will soothe your soul.

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes in a white plate

Do you ever feel like you need a big, warm hug in the form of food? Maybe you’ve had a long day or week, or you’re just feeling a little run down.

That’s where slow cooker apple butter chicken comes in. This dish is the ultimate comfort food, with its tender chicken and rich, flavorful sauce. In this post, we’ll take you through the ingredients, preparation, tips and tricks, and serving suggestions for this delicious meal. So settle in, get cozy, and let’s pull out that crock pot and make some apple butter bbq chicken.

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken:

apple butter
bbq sauce
skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For Crock Pot Apple Butter BBQ Recipe?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

Apple Butter – I used store brand but any brand will work

BBQ Sauce – Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce

Chicken Breasts – Just used store brand.

How To Make Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken:

Add 1/2 cup apple butter to bottom of slow cooker bowl.
Add chicken breasts to the bowl of a slow cooker / crock pot.
Cover chicken with the BBQ sauce and apple butter.
Cook on high for 4 hours.
Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Where Do I Find Apple Butter?

You can find Apple Butter in your local grocery store, normally in the same section as the jelly and jams.

If you’d like to make you’re own, I have a recipe for Homemade Apple Butter here.

Serving Suggestions and Sides:

Ready to enjoy your delicious slow cooker apple butter bbq chicken? Here are a few serving suggestions to pair with your main dish:

Rice: Scoop your chicken and sauce over a bed of fluffy white rice for a classic and comforting option. Try using brown rice or quinoa for a healthier twist.
Bread: Mop up the delicious sauce with a slice of crusty bread or even some dinner rolls. You can also toast the bread for a crunchy texture. These Fluffy Homemade Rolls are the best.
Salad: Balance out the richness of the chicken with a fresh side salad. A simple mix of greens, sliced apples, and a vinaigrette dressing would be a perfect complement.
Roasted Vegetables or Steamed Vegetables: Instead of cooking your veggies in the slow cooker, try roasting them in the oven for some added texture and flavor. Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, and roasted broccoli would all pair well with the apple butter chicken.

No matter what you choose to serve alongside your slow cooker apple butter chicken, it’s sure to be a hit with friends and family.

More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes:

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Chicken

Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Slow cooker apple butter chicken is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cozy, and packed with flavor. Make a batch for yourself or share it with loved ones for a heartwarming meal that will soothe your soul.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
18 ounce bottle BBQ sauce*
2 cups apple butter

Instructions

Add 1/2 cup apple butter to bottom of slow cooker bowl.

Add chicken breasts to the bowl of a slow cooker / crock pot.

Cover chicken with the BBQ sauce and apple butter.

Cook on high for 4 hours.

Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

*I used Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 661Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1420mgCarbohydrates: 112gFiber: 3gSugar: 92gProtein: 39g

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