These Crockpot Chicken Recipes refer to the meals prepared with chicken as the main ingredient using a slow cooker, also known as a crockpot. They are a diverse range of preparations involving different ingredients that are slow-cooked alongside the chicken, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes.
Crockpot Chicken Recipes
One of the main benefits of these recipes is convenience. The slow cooker does most of the work, and you don't have to constantly monitor or stir the dish, freeing up considerable time and effort for the cook. Plus, they can be quite healthy because they involve lean proteins like chicken and a range of vegetables, making them a good source of essential vitamins and minerals. Making crockpot chicken recipes is a better option than others, especially for health-conscious people.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili paste sambal oelek, sriracha, or hot sauce of choice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For Serving:
- Prepared brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onion
Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ¼ Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Butter Or Margarine
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Paprika
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 (0.87-oz) envelopes of chicken gravy mix
- ½ cup water or chicken broth, optional
- hot steamed rice
Creamed Corn with Cheddar, Bacon & Ranch
Ingredients:
- 2 (16-oz) package frozen corn
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup cooked chopped bacon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Slow-Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp. (½ stick) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ c. low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- ½ c. heavy cream
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken And Stuffing
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 10.75 ounce can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 6 ounce box of stuffing mix
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini
Ingredients
-
4 cups chicken broth
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1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cubbed
-
2 teaspoon italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 cup sun dried tomatoes
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12 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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8 ounces fresh spinach
-
20 ounces cheese tortellini
Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 lbs chicken thighs breasts would work too but will be dryer
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon dried oregeno
- pinch salt and black pepper
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 1 Pound (454g) chicken breast diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 onion peeled diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 31.5 ounces (893g) cream of chicken soup 3 x 10.5 ounce cans
- 1 cup (237ml) chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups (260g) frozen baby carrot and peas defrosted and drained
Easy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon if using table salt
- 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can, be sure it’s sauce and not puree
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Cilantro leaves and white rice or naan optional, for serving
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound (40g) baby potatoes cut in half
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 pound (450g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 28 ounces (790g) condensed cream of chicken soup (2 cans)
- ¾ cup (170g) reduced-sodium chicken stock
- tablespoons Ranch dressing seasoning mix or 1 pouch
Crockpot Bbq Chicken
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¾ cup BBQ Sauce (18 oz bottle)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 chicken breasts (1 ½ - 2 pounds)
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (8 ounce) jar sliced sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
Slow Cooker Chicken Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 10 to 12-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed (or 1 ½ cups)
- 2 ½ cups shredded or coarsely chopped cooked chicken (I use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breasts)
- 2 10.5-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups whole or 2% milk
- 1 8-ounce carton sour cream (1 cup)
- 3 cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese (12-oz) or 1 ½ (8-oz) blocks, shredded
- ¾ cup pre-shredded, grated, or shaved Parmesan cheese (3 ounces) or 3 ounces fresh Parmesan, finely shredded
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder + ¼ teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
- ½ lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese *shredded
- ½ bunch green onions *chopped