E-A-S-Y BBQ Crock-Pot Chicken

Well, I know it's Fall when I suddenly have the overwhelming urge to haul out and dust off the good 'old crock pot! I'm sure I'll be posting many more c.p. recipes over the winter months but I thought I'd start out with literally one of THE easiest favorites that I make. As usual, I can't take credit for this recipe and I can't even remember who first passed it on to me but it's always a hit (even Raegan will eat it) and I love that I always have the ingredients in my house.
Okay, are you ready? Grab your pens, this is complicated!

Chicken parts on the bone (We buy Thighs & Legs at Costco but use whatever you like). Use as many as you need to feed your family and/or have extra.
BBQ sauce (We are Sweet Baby Ray's fans all the way, but again, use your fave)
1 can of Coca-Cola (or Diet Coke, or Pepsi, or Coke Zero...you get the idea)

Whew! Did you get all that? =)

Thaw chicken parts and pull the skins off if preferred (we prefer it). Spray crock pot w/ Pam and line bottom with chicken. I usually salt & pepper them first but that's up to you. Cover chicken parts with BBQ sauce (S. Baby Ray's is thick so I just cover the tops and smear it around; they don't have to be drowning in it). Pour about 1/2 can of soda over everything (I usually use as much as is needed so that it almost covers the parts...again, there is no right or wrong just use your judgement.~ Go crazy and use the whole can if you want!)

Drink the rest of the can of soda and set the C.P. for 8-10 hours on low heat.

When chicken is done pull out the parts, separate the bones and discard, place chicken in serving dish and spoon sauce over top. If there is extra sauce -there usually is- it's fabulous on mashed potatoes. And for as easy as this recipe is, you'll have plenty of time to whip some up!

Notes:
** You can totally use regular chicken breasts instead of chicken parts. They're just as tasty.
** I've found that if you use Diet soda instead of Regular, the sauce might be thinner so you can try to thicken it up to a gravy consistency by whisking in some flour if you prefer thicker "gravy" for your potatoes.

Enjoy!