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    20 Simple Crockpot Chicken Recipes You'll Want to Try Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 4, 2025, updated February 27, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Crockpot chicken recipes are a great way to make dinner easy and delicious. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create hearty meals that the whole family will enjoy. From classic chicken soups to flavorful stews, these 20 recipes will help you make the most of your slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken is packed with great flavors. A whole chicken is seasoned with butter, beer, lemon, and garlic, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners.

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    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup combines spicy hot sauce, tender chicken, and sweet corn in a rich and creamy soup. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of chicken wings with minimal effort.

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    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker casserole puts a fun spin on the classic tater tot dish many people love. With chicken, bacon, ranch, and tater tots, it’s a cozy meal perfect for chilly days.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker recipe brings the delicious tastes of Tuscany right to your home. It's a simple way to enjoy a hearty meal without much work.

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    Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: FoodnService.

    This comforting pasta dish is simple to prepare and lets your slow cooker handle the cooking. With its rich flavors and tender penne pasta, it's a great choice for a filling family dinner during the week.

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    Salsa Chicken

    A bowl of salsa chicken.
    Photo credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a simple dinner option that fits into a busy schedule. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.

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    Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

    Crockpot Chicken Fajitas.
    Photo Credit: Quicker Kitchen.

    Slow cooker chicken fajitas are a simple way to prepare a big batch of this Tex Mex favorite. With just three ingredients and minimal prep, dinner will be ready in no time!

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    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a tasty twist on the popular Mississippi Pot Roast. This dish features ranch seasoning, gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter, creating a tangy chicken that's perfect over plain white rice.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry..
    Photo Credit: 4 Sons R Us.

    Slow cooker chicken curry is a comforting dish that's full of flavor. With tender chicken, a mix of vegetables, and a great combination of spices, this easy crockpot meal will quickly become a favorite in your home.

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    Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

    Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy biscuit dumplings all simmered in a creamy broth. It's a comforting meal that's simple to put together.

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    Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken

    Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Quicker Kitchen.

    Slow cooker sour cream and onion chicken is a simple recipe that delivers great flavor with minimal effort. This dish is ideal for anyone who enjoys the classic taste of sour cream and onion chips.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy dish that you can easily prepare in your crock pot or on the stove. It's great for cold winter days or anytime you need a warm and satisfying meal.

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    Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

    Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This dish results in tender, tasty shredded chicken that's perfect for quick tacos on a hectic day. It's really flexible and can be used in many different Mexican meals.

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    Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

    Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over,

    This dish features tender chicken along with bell peppers, onions, and zucchini all simmered in a tasty Italian sauce. It's a simple recipe that's great for a busy weeknight dinner.

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Thirty Something Supermom.

    This recipe is a simple way to prepare chicken thighs that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a tasty meal without a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker One Pot Chicken Burrito Filling

    Slow Cooker One Pot Chicken Burrito Filling.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This chicken burrito filling combines fresh veggies, salsa, Tex-Mex spices, and minute rice for a tasty meal. It's simple to prepare and will definitely please everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas.
    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

    This dish features tender shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green chiles, and onions simmered in a flavorful red enchilada sauce. Top it off with corn tortillas, olives, and extra cheese for a delicious one-pot meal.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This dish combines all the great flavors of enchiladas in a simple Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole. With layers of tortillas, juicy chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Buffalo Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker)
    Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen.

    This slow cooker buffalo chicken chili is a simple dish that fits perfectly into busy weekdays or game days. Combining classic chili flavors with a spicy buffalo twist, it could become your go-to chili recipe.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Chicken breasts are slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey until they're tender and easy to shred. This is a simple and satisfying dinner that pairs perfectly with rice.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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