40+ Crockpot Chicken Recipes

A wide variety of Crockpot Chicken Recipes to make dinner time simple! Pasta, soups, stews, tacos, chicken breasts and chicken thighs — you won’t get bored with this list of slow cooker chicken recipes!

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Looking for more easy slow cooker recipes that aren’t chicken? Check out this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, Honey Balsamic Slow Cooker Beef Stew, and Slow Cooker Pot Roast with the BEST gravy!!

Crockpot chicken recipes are perfect for busy days, delivering hearty, homemade meals with almost no effort!

There’s nothing better than tossing a few ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it do all the work while you focus on your day. It’s my go-to for creating simple, flavorful dishes that don’t require constant attention.

From comforting soups to satisfying classics, this collection of slow cooker chicken recipes has something for everyone!

Our favorite Crockpot Chicken Recipes

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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe comes out perfectly juicy and seasoned every time! Learn my tips for getting the best crockpot chicken breast, perfect for salads, sandwiches or an easy dinner.
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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is made up juicy chicken breasts slow cooked in a rich and cheesy cream sauce. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and makes the perfect dinner served over your favorite pasta!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is made with store bought barbecue sauce and a couple secret ingredients! Make it with chicken breasts or thighs.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is a cozy comfort food made with tender chicken, potatoes and veggies in a creamy garlic parmesan broth. It’s an easy, hearty dish that practically cooks itself and will have your family asking for seconds!
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Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight! Tender white beans, corn, green chiles and shredded chicken are all married up in a rich and creamy broth. Just toss everything together in the Crockpot and let it do all of the work for you!
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Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is SO easy and flavorful, you wouldn't believe it only has a few ingredients! The perfect easy dinner recipe!
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Perfect Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is a set it and forget it recipe that really couldn't be easier to make! Chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful teriyaki sauce to tender perfection. The homemade teriyaki sauce is so much better than store-bought!
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Perfectly Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
These Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are perfectly seasoned with garlic and herbs, cooked until they easily pull from the bone! The juiciest, most flavorful crockpot chicken thighs!
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Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken
Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken features golden pan seared chicken breasts that get slow cooked to perfection in a garlicky cream sauce. It's an easy recipe that's great for those busier weeknights at home!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
These easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are made with chicken breasts, peppers, onions, and a homemade fajita seasoning that makes them over the top delicious! An easy slow cooker dinner idea. 
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
This Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken features tender chicken simmered in a tangy, pineapple-infused sauce for an effortless family meal. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles.
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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a slow cooker version of a classic comfort food! Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and fluffy homemade dumplings are simmered in a thick and flavorful gravy.
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Crockpot Salsa Chicken
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken is the best throw-and-go recipe. It's made with six simple ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to prep. Serve this chicken in tacos or burrito bowls, over nachos, in fajitas, you name it!
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Crockpot Pineapple Chicken
Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is a simple, six-ingredient dish perfect for busy nights. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and a tangy sauce make it flavorful and freezer-friendly!
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Honey Balsamic Crockpot Chicken Thighs
These Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with Honey Balsamic glaze are sweet and sticky with just the right amount of tang and spice! A melt in your mouth tender, crockpot dump meal that the whole family will love!
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Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
This Crockpot Chicken and Noodles recipe combines tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, and egg noodles for the ultimate comfort food. It's simple to make and perfect for busy nights!
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shredded honey garlic chicken on white rice and a side of green beans.
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is packed with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Perfect for the whole family, this super easy recipe is great for a weeknight meal or a lazy weekend, though it's fancy enough to serve at a dinner party too!
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Crockpot Orange Chicken
This Crockpot Orange Chicken recipe is a sweet and savory favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken slow-cooked in a zesty orange sauce, it's an easy and flavorful way to bring takeout-style comfort to your home. 
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Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
This Creamy Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes is simmered in the most incredible creamy sauce of roasted red peppers, spinach and Italian herbs. It’s a dump and go meal in one! 
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Juicy Crockpot Shredded Chicken
This Crockpot Shredded Chicken is easy, flavorful and a great way to meal prep for the week ahead! How to make slow cooker shredded chicken including tips, tricks and additional recipes.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
This Cheesy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is an easy crockpot meal for busy weeknights! It’s made healthier with no canned soups, lean chicken breast and added veggies, and it cooks completely in the slow cooker for less clean up! Includes step by step recipe video. 
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Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
This Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is hearty, healthy, and flavorful. It's packed with tender chicken, garlic, roasted red pepper, a touch of cream, parmesan, and more.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice features bites of tender chicken breasts, a medley of veggies, a creamy, cheesy sauce and perfectly cooked white rice. It's an easy dinner recipe that the whole family loves!
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Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken
Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken is a rich, cheesy dish loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, and bacon. It’s perfect over rice, pasta, or in sandwiches for an easy, flavorful meal!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala is a simple, hearty dish featuring tender chicken in a savory Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
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Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Stew | Sweet Peas & Saffron
This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and spinach in a savory Italian herb broth, making it a cozy, comforting meal.
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Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole
This cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole takes just minutes of prep, thanks to your crock pot! It is one of my favorite crock pot recipes for quick family dinners!
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Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken and Vegetables | Easy Crock Pot Dinner
Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken and Vegetables is a healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables and herbs.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a simple, flavorful dish with tender chicken simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce. It’s easy to make, perfect for busy days, and packed with rich, comforting flavors.
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Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
The easiest Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup — gets thick and creamy, unlike those recipes that just add milk or cream. Perfect for a chilly day!
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Crockpot Cream of Mushroom Chicken | Crazy for Crust
This Crockpot Mushroom Chicken recipe is a no-fuss way to serve up tender chicken smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce. With just a handful of simple ingredients like condensed mushroom soup and dried onion soup mix, this dish practically makes itself.
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Crockpot Lo Mein | Life Made Sweeter
This Crockpot Lo Mein is easy to make in the slow cooker with silky noodles, tender chicken, veggies and a savory Asian-takeout style sauce!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chili Mac
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chili Mac: a hearty one-pot pasta meal that cooks completely in the crockpot! Forget dirtying other dishes — you can cook it all together without risking mushy pasta.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting, easy dinner with creamy chicken, mixed veggies, and a crispy Ritz cracker topping. It’s a simple, hands-off recipe that’s perfect for busy nights when you want something cozy and satisfying.
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (a.k.a. Chicken Makhani)
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a delicious and flavorful Indian-inspired dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. This restaurant-quality recipe combines tender, juicy chicken with aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, and curry all cooked together in a rich, creamy sauce.
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Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is a sweet and tangy recipe that brings a whole new burst of flavor to your palette. The whole family will enjoy!
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Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is loaded with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and fresh veggies in a creamy broth. Just set it and forget it for an easy, comforting meal.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
This Cheesy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a cozy, family-friendly dinner perfect for busy nights! It combines tender chicken, colorful peppers, and spaghetti all coated in a creamy cheddar sauce with a hint of spice.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice
Easy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice is a protein-packed dump and go slow cooker casserole that’s family-friendly and comes together in minutes!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan – I Heart Eating
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan recipe makes tender chicken breasts topped with marinara, melty cheese, and an easy crunch topping! Great crock pot dinner!
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Crockpot Chicken Tips:

These recipes call for both chicken breasts and thighs. Here are some tips for how to choose which ones to use!

  • Chicken Breasts: These are lean and absorb flavors well but can dry out if overcooked. Cook smaller pieces for about 2 hours on low; whole breasts take 3–4 hours on low or 2 hours on high. Leaving them whole during cooking helps retain moisture.
  • Chicken Thighs: Thighs are juicier and better suited for longer cook times due to their higher fat content. Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking or bone-in thighs for richer flavor, but remember bone-in requires more time.
  • Substitutions: You can replace thighs with breasts in recipes, but adjust the cooking time accordingly to prevent dryness. Keep in mind that breasts won’t stay as moist as thighs during extended cooking.

Can you use frozen chicken in the crockpot?

It is actually not recommended to cook frozen chicken in the crockpot because it sits at that “not cold enough but not hot enough” in-between temperatures for too long in the slow cooker.

However, I’ve used frozen chicken breasts, added a few extra hours of cook time, and been fine! It’s up to you.

Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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