39 Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes For Easy Weeknight Meals
It's like someone's making dinner for you.
As far as we're concerned, having a slow-cooker is the closest thing to having a magical personal chef in the kitchen. Think about it: Ever wish you had dinner on the table without, ya know, having to cook it? Well, thanks to your crockpot, these chicken dinners basically make themselves. Since chicken and slow cookers are a match made in dinner heaven, you're only a few minutes of prep away from tender, fall-apart chicken for tacos, pasta, soups, and more. After you try our recipes for slow-cooker chicken thighs, Crockpot chicken fajitas, and brown sugar BBQ chicken, you'll be setting it and forgetting it to make some truly unforgettable meals.
These slow-cooker chicken recipes just might be the easiest recipes ever, and are especially perfect for the beginner cook. It's basically impossible to overcook your slow-cooker chicken cacciatore when it's being cooked low and slow. And did you know you can even cook a whole rotisserie-style chicken right in your Crockpot?! Now you do. You'll be so glad you have leftover rotisserie chicken when it looks this good (and is this easy).
New to slow cookers and crockpots? We tested all the best slow cookers, so you can find the perfect one for your kitchen. Slow cookers also make parties and the holidays so much easier (and help you save on oven space), making it even simpler to have party-ready slow-cooker dips and even a whole Thanksgiving dinner in your slow cooker.
Loving that countertop appliance life, and looking for more even more easy recipes? ? Don't miss our best air fryer recipes and Instant Pot recipes too.
Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken
Pulled chicken is made so easy in the slow cooker, and this version includes brown sugar, a little Italian dressing, and bourbon for a bit of smokiness. Dress these up with homemade coleslaw for the greatest dinner with zero effort.
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Crock-Pot Chicken Drumsticks
These chicken drumsticks are the perfect game-day treat. They're super tender and crazy flavorful with a gingery, garlicky glaze. Broiling is an optional step, but it really takes them to a whole other level. Fall apart meat and crispy skin? Sign us up!
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Slow-Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
By cooking low and slow, the humble chicken breast is transformed into something that melts in your mouth. Lemon, herbs, and garlic infuse the chicken with loads of flavor with some cream at the end to round out the sauce.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
We love slow cookers because they do all of the work for us, meaning we can do literally anything else while the chicken cooks. Need dinner faster? Make our classic chicken cacciatore instead.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fact: A party is only as good as the Buffalo dip you serve. The best part? Your slow cooker will keep it warm and ready for dipping! Go all out and make a batch of homemade soft pretzels to serve with it.
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Slow-Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
When you think Parm + chicken, you may be thinking of the melty, saucy chicken Parm, but you might like this version even more. All the flavor from the chicken thighs, butter, garlic, and thyme seep into the tender baby potatoes for a fully satisfying, comforting meal.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Sure, everyone loves chicken noodle soup, but for some of us, there's nothing that soothes the soul like a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The slight kick from chili powder and fire-roasted tomatoes gives what could easily be a very boring bowl of soup a jolt of flavor and depth.
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Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili
Our slow-cooker white chicken chili couldn't be easier, and we love the texture it takes on once the beans are partially mashed. It might feel weird to use a potato masher in your slow cooker, but trust us, it's worth it!
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Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchi
Everything about Tuscany speaks to us: the landscape, the history, the art, and, of course, the food! This time, we’re doubling down on the comfort by giving meatballs and gnocchi the Tuscan treatment, in one dish. What makes this even better? It all comes together in the slow cooker.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs
We will always be the first to say that chicken thighs are FAR superior to chicken breasts. For those that may have some trepidation about entering into the world of cooking with dark meat, this recipe is just for you.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Alfredo
We love a nice creamy Alfredo, and this zero-effort version of chicken Alfredo might be our new favorite. It's a perfect recipe for a date night or busy weeknight.
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Slow-Cooker Creamy Gnocchi Soup
When the temperature drops below 60°, all we want for dinner is soup. Make it a slow-cooker soup and it's even better. With extremely little effort, you can make a gnocchi-filled version that's so warm and comforting, you'll completely forget there's a blizzard outside.
Crock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken
You don't need to sear the chicken first, but it's key for crispy skin on this otherwise mostly hands-off version of our creamy Tuscan chicken. Want to skip this step? We recommend using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead.
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Crock-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole
After the chicken here is cooked, it took us a little less than 20 minutes until the noodles were al dente, but in our similar slow-cooker chicken Alfredo recipe, it was more like 25 minutes. Moral of the story: Start checking after 15!
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Crockpot Salsa Chicken
A slow-cooker meal made with only 4 ingredients is really something to celebrate. The chicken falls apart and becomes immensely tender, with the familiar flavors of chunky salsa and taco seasoning, and is brightened up with bursts of lime juice. Serve this over rice, in lettuce cups, or as tacos.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Breast
Out of all the ways to cook chicken, slow-cooking is one of our favorites. All you need to do is throw several chicken breasts in the slow cooker in the morning and let them go. To round out the meal and add flavor, we add potatoes, rosemary, and lemon, but you do you.
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Ranch Wings
Any true sports fan knows that game day isn't complete without Buffalo chicken something. These are doused in ranch seasoning and sprinkled with fresh chives for extra flavor.
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Slow cookers can not only make your lives easier, but they can also make chicken fajitas easier. You won't get a smoking hot sizzle tray, but you will get perfectly tender fajitas that are full of flavor. Make sure to top yours with sour cream, cheese, and pickled red onions.
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Crock-Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup
Come home to the best bowl of soup with zero effort. If you love our cheesy chicken & broccoli bake, you'll fall in love with this soup version. With all the same flavors—and less-effort required—this easy soup is perfect for cold, lazy days.
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