21 Effortless Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Streamline your meal preparation with our assortment of easy crockpot chicken recipes. Whether you’re a bustling professional, a busy parent, or simply seeking a tasty, hassle-free meal, these recipes are crafted to simplify your life while imparting sensational flavors. Allow your slow cooker to take the reins as we explore a realm of tender, juicy, and savory chicken dishes that will undoubtedly leave you craving seconds.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

A bowl of pasta with meat sauce and olives. — Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

This Chicken Cacciatore dish is the best family weeknight dinner idea with seasoned chicken thighs slow cooked in a hearty herby tomato-based sauce. It’s so easy to make, and everyone loves it!
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Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken

A slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken being served with a flavorful sauce poured over it. — Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken. Photo credit: Life As A Strawberry.

This crockpot maple Dijon chicken is an easy, hands-off dinner made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a few kitchen staples.
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Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian chicken with pineapple and broccoli on a black plate. — Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken. Photo credit: Bugdet Bytes.

I was having one of those days today, y’all. The kind where your have a mile long to-do list but your body is just telling you to curl up and watch Netflix all day. You know those days. But I still needed to eat, so I threw together the easiest thing possible, this Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken.
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Crock Pot Chicken And Noodles

A hearty bowl of slow cooker chicken noodle soup loaded with tender chunks of chicken, vibrant carrots, and peas. — Crock Pot Chicken And Noodles. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

Chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a quick and creamy sauce. We add in mixed vegetables and tender egg noodles to make a complete meal.
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Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers

Slow cooker chicken with olives in a brown bowl. — Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set it and forget it weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is packed with spicy Mexican flavors. It’s super easy to prepare on a weeknight or on the weekend for a football watching crowd.
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken with Snap Peas

Slow cooker cashew chicken with chopsticks. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Have you ever made crockpot chicken with cashew nuts? The chicken comes out juicy and delicious while the sweet, spiced sauce coats the chicken, sugar snaps and cashews beautifully.
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Delicious Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

Chicken breasts on white tray. — Delicious Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

I love the flavors in this slow cooker lemonade chicken dinner. The ingredients cook together slowly to maximize the taste of the dish. Served over rice or with fries or mashed potatoes and green beans, this makes a great meal.
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Flavourful Slow Cooker Salsa Fresca Chicken

Salsa fresca chicken breast on a plate with avocado. — Flavourful Slow Cooker Salsa Fresca Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Crock pot chicken is a great dish for busy weeknights when you don’t want to get home and have to start cooking. You will love how easy slow cooker salsa fresca chicken is to make.
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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Crack chicken in slow cooker with cheese. — Slow Cooker Crack Chicken. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is one of my favorite, easy, and addictive recipes. Filled with chicken, cheese, bacon, and all of the yummy things that make your palate do a happy dance.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is one of my favorite BBQ Chicken recipes. Made with chicken breasts, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, and just the right amount of seasonings.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Salsa Recipe

Crockpot salsa chicken shredded on a plate. — Easy Crockpot Chicken and Salsa Recipe. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This EASY chicken with salsa in the crockpot makes the best protein base and then can be turned into so many simple dinners or be used for meal prep meals. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients and can be prepped in 2 minutes.
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4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Gravy with Noodles

Crockpot chicken with gravy, noodle and peas on a plate. — 4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Gravy with Noodles. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is a great choice for weeknights when you want something comforting, filling, and delicious – without a lot of prep time to make it happen. It’s a simple recipe with juicy chicken with the perfect texture in a savory sauce served over tender egg noodles.
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2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs

Crockpot pesto chicken on a plate topped with cheese and tomatoes. — 2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

You won’t believe how simple and easy this crockpot pesto chicken recipe is! Made with just chicken thighs and pesto (plus salt and pepper!), this chicken essentially cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with pieces of chicken that have tons of flavor and are super juicy.
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Easy CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Crockpot chicken teriyaki in blue bowl with rice. — Easy CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Joy Food Sunshine.

This CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken recipe is an easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights! It only takes 5 minutes to mix together, and then put it in the slow cooker to let it cook. Serve with stir-fried veggies and rice and you have a delicious and healthy meal the whole family will love!
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken features soft chicken breasts simmered in an authentic, warmly spiced masala sauce (no cream!) until juicy and tender. It’s a rich Indian chicken curry that’s a put-everything-and-forget-about-it kind of crock pot dish best served with basmati rice and naan.
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Chicken Taco Sloppy Joes

Chicken taco sloppy joe on bun with avocado. — Chicken Taco Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal.

If you’re looking for a healthy family pleasing dinner recipe that can be ready in under a half hour then look no further than these Chicken Taco Sloppy Joes! They have the flavors of spicy southwest ground chicken tacos in the form of a messy saucy comfort food sandwich.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika

Slow cooker chicken on mashed potatoes. — Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika. Photo credit: Deb’s Daily Dish.

This lightened up version of Chicken Paprika is not an authentic, traditional Hungarian recipe. But it is just as flavorful and delicious! It has tender pieces of boneless chicken and a creamy, smoky sauce layered with onions, tomatoes and paprika all made in your slow cooker.
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Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli

Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli is cooked in a savory homemade sauce, making this dish better than takeout! With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a healthy and hearty dinner on the table in no time!
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Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

This Crock Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken will surely be a hit with anyone who tries it! Tender chicken is cooked with a sweet and salty marinade that contains delicious pineapple for a tropical twist. Serve over rice for a well-rounded meal you’ll make again and again.
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Salsa Chicken Recipe

Crockpot salsa chicken sliced on a plate. — Salsa Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

This baked salsa chicken recipe combines seasoned chicken, zesty salsa, and melty cheese for an easy weeknight meal. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Mango Chicken

Slow cooker mango chicken is a sweet and spicy dish that is easy to make and enjoy. Tender, juicy chicken infused with mango salsa and fresh mango for a taste bud explosion.
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