4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cola Chicken

Gather the ingredients.

Cut the ends off the onion, peel it, and then cut it in half lengthwise. Slice the halves thinly.

Place half of the onion slices in the bottom of the 5- to 6-quart slow cooker crockery insert.

Place the chicken pieces on the onion layer. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Top the chicken with the remaining onion slices.

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and cola or Dr Pepper. Mix to blend thoroughly.

Pour the cola and ketchup mixture over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.

Cover the pot and cook on low for 4 1/2 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked but not yet falling apart. If you want it shreddable, go for the longer time of 7 hours. The minimum safe temperature for chicken is 165 F (73.9 C). If in doubt, check for doneness with an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken (not touching bone).

Serve whole pieces and the onion slices on a platter with the sauce or shred the chicken and serve with the sauce on buns. Enjoy.