21 Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Have some chicken on hand and need a simple and quick recipe to make? These are some of my favorite chicken recipes for the slow cooker!
Using your slow cooker to start dinner early is genius, especially during busy or stressful times. Get the work out of the way early so that by the time the dinnertime crunch comes around and you are exhausted and/or #overit, there’s nothing to stress about. Imagine dinner just being ready when you (or hangry kids) are.
Now is an especially great time for comfort food! Did you know you can make a delicious Alfredo Pasta with only 8 ingredients and your slow cooker?
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon herb & garlic seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 16 ounces noodles
- Chopped parsley for garnish
If you’ve got chicken thighs or breast, bbq sauce and buns, you are all set! The recipe calls for my homemade BBQ sauce but you can use any store bought sauce you have on hand as well.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Easy Homemade BBQ Seasoning Rub
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
One of the most popular recipes on my site and people have been making this favorite on repeat lately. The recipe calls for ground chicken, but you can also substitute chicken breasts and then shred them when they are done cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 15 oz canned white navy beans drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce start with 1/4 cup and add more at end if needed
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Blue cheese crumbles optional
Toss in any veggies in this soup that you need to use up for a delicious and easy meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs chopped
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 4 oz canned green chiles
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
Only 6 ingredients and this meal can feed the family all week. So versatile you can serve on rice, in shells or just about anything you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Feeling under the weather? This recipe will be a comfort for sure!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 celery ribs (1 cup chopped)
- 5 carrots (2 cups peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz Reames frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for later
- salt & pepper for later
Feeling a little adventurous or missing your favorite restaurant? Try this twist on a classic Indian dish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
- 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 14.5 oz can coconut milk
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for later
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
This chicken is easy, light and perfect for leftovers!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- dash hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
A kid favorite for sure!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Use up those chicken thighs you found at the bottom of the freezer! I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
Make this tasty recipe with just 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 15 oz jar salsa verde
- 2 cups chicken broth
Make up a big batch of this for quick and easy meals all week!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
Classic and simple, but always a favorite!
Ingredients
- 8 oz leftover grilled chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sweet onion peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno diced, ribs and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 4 oz salad topper tortilla strips
Mac and cheese on a whole new level!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (start with 1/4 and add more to taste when done)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 6 oz shredded colby jack cheese
Love chili but looking for a change from the traditional tomato base?
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 15 oz canned navy beans drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
Ready for something spicy?
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the drizzle:
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Make once and use for several different recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon water
Have a bag of frozen corn? Make this tasty chowder!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz frozen sweet corn kernels
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 sliced cooked bacon optional
- fresh chives optional
Happen to have some chicken wings on hand?
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or 12 oz light or citrusy beer
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Want to try something new and have a few spices on hand that you’ve never quite known how to use?
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons moroccan spice blend
- 14.5 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Can only find drumsticks at the store? I promise these are so tasty you’ll want to make them again and again!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds drumsticks about 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for later