30 Crockpot Chicken Recipes for Easy, Delicious Meals or Snacks

When busy days call for easy meals, turning to crockpot recipes is a great idea, and chicken crockpot recipes are especially easy to make in a slow cooker. While it’s often used as a way to make healthy crockpot soups and stews, using the crockpot or slow cooker to prepare chicken yields delicious results.

Chicken, particularly free-range chicken, is a hearty, delicious protein that’s even better with hands-off cooking time, and there are so many tasty ways to make it given the number of healthy, nutritious crockpot chicken recipes out there!

Below are some of the best crockpot chicken recipes to get you out of any chicken ruts and make dinnertime a breeze.

Crockpot chicken recipes

1. Balsamic Chicken with Carrots

This chicken looks just as good as it tastes. It gets browned in a skillet to get that lovely color and then cooks alongside your veggies.

With a simple balsamic-honey sauce, it’s an easy way to make an impressive dish.

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Photo: Slow Cooker Gourmet

2. Bourbon Chicken

Add a little kick to your chicken with this bourbon recipe. While the alcohol will cook off (don’t worry, it’s safe for the kids), it’ll leave behind a deliciously smoky flavor. Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

3. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato

Talk about a double whammy. This crockpot chicken recipe combines nutrient-rich sweet potatoes with shredded buffalo chicken.

The star of this dish, though, is the dairy-free, Paleo-friendly homemade ranch dressing. Don’t skip it!

Photo: The Real Food Dieticians

4. Buffalo Ranch Chicken Tenders

These easy-to-make buffalo ranch chicken tenders are the perfect chicken to add to salads, stuff in a wrap or even nibble on solo. With just four ingredients, there’s little excuse not to make them.

5. California Chicken

This creative chicken dish combines the protein with green peppers, orange juice and a sweet-and-salty dressing. Serve on a bed of greens or sweet potatoes for a deliciously healthy meal.

6. Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

Using the crockpot to prepare the chicken in these sandwiches is a huge time saver. Toward the end of the cooking, you can whip up the creamy Caesar dressing. Made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard and lemon juice, it’s the perfect accompaniment to the shredded chicken.

Make a big batch of both, and you can prepare sandwiches throughout the week.

Photo: Two Healthy Kitchens

7. Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are delicious to eat, but just a few minutes too long on the stove and they’ll go from sizzling to burning. Avoid that with this crockpot chicken recipe.

Made with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and all your favorite Tex-Mex spices, you’ll never believe how easy these are to make. Don’t forget to load ’em up with toppings like benefit-rich avocado and cilantro!

8. Chicken Marsala

This restaurant-worthy dish is now crockpot ready. Just a few minutes of prep and you’ll be rewarded with a delicious dinner.

The ingredients list is ridiculously short, too! Serve with fresh asparagus.

9. Chicken Pho

You can now make this Vietnamese classic in the crockpot, and boy, is it worth it. It’s packed with flavor thanks to inflammation-reducing medicinal ginger, star anise and a cinnamon stick.

The noodles will cook right in the pot, too. It doesn’t get easier than this.

Photo: Served from Scratch

10. Chicken Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These cored peppers are stuffed minced chicken, fiber-rich black beans and quinoa, one of the best plant protein sources. They’re hearty and easily customizable with toppings.

Your family will love them.

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11. Chicken Tortilla Stew

This crockpot chicken soup recipe is kid-approved. It’s super simple to make and loaded with protein thanks to the variety of beans and chicken.

Top this one with sour cream and a few crushed organic tortilla chips for some crunch.

12. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

This creamy dish is a bit on the decadent side, but you can’t beat it when you need an impressive meal. The sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil add so much flavor to the sauce.

Splash out and serve this one over brown rice penne to soak up all the creamy goodness.

13. Hawaiian Chicken

This crockpot chicken recipe has just three ingredients! It’s incredible how juicy and full of flavor chicken cooked with crushed pineapple and barbecue sauce can be!

You can even make your own natural sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for this one.

14. Healthy Butter Chicken

This Indian restaurant classic tastes even better when made at home. It’s got all the classic spices, like turmeric, garam masala and cumin, and gets its creaminess from coconut milk.

Serve over brown rice or quinoa for an outstanding meal.

Photo: Noshing with the Nolands

15. Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken

Don’t let the name deter you. Dump chicken is a lifesaver for busy cooks!

You add the chicken and all seasonings into a freezer-proof, resealable bag and freeze. When it’s time to make dinner, there’s no thawing required: Just dump the chicken in the crockpot, and let it work its magic!

This classic lemon garlic recipe is the perfect dump chicken starter. It pairs well with your favorite veggies and requires zero effort!

16. Orange Chicken

This healthy take on the Chinese takeout staple can’t be missed. Instead of breading and frying the chicken, it gets all its flavor from orange preserves, soy sauce (substitute for coconut aminos to make it even healthier), garlic and ginger.

You’ll feel deliciously decadent without all the naughty ingredients.

17. Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Chili

This chicken chili makes use of jarred roasted red peppers to impart a deliciously fiery flavor. Though you’ll sauté the veggies first, they’ll finish off in the crockpot, cooking alongside the chicken.

The end result might just be your new favorite chili.

18. “Rotisserie” Chicken

No doubt rotisserie chicken is great for crockpot chicken recipes. It slows down cooking times and makes an excellent way to toss extra protein in sandwiches or salads.

But you never really know what’s in those supermarket versions, so why not make your own?

This crockpot method is a genius way to always have chicken on hand and have it cook while you’re out of the house. Stick it under the broiler for a few minutes at the end for crispy skin.

Photo: Gimme Some Oven

19. Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans

Eliminate the need to make a separate side dish. Instead, this wholesome crockpot chicken recipe cooks right up with the vegetables.

With no fancy ingredients necessary, you can assemble this in the morning and have it waiting for dinnertime. Just serve and enjoy!

20. Sesame Chicken

Taste test this sesame chicken recipe with your family members; they won’t believe it’s homemade in a crockpot!

Honey, soy sauce (again, go with coconut aminos) and spices add those distinctive flavors. Topped with scallions and sesame seeds, this is one takeout dish you won’t be ordering anymore!

21. Sticky Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are fun to eat but a hassle to make. Not anymore!

You’ll quickly whip up a sauce made from honey, balsamic vinegar, sugar (you can substitute coconut sugar here) and garlic on the stove, then drizzle it over the wings in the crockpot.

Check back in four hours for a delicious game-day treat!

22. Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

These teriyaki drumsticks are always a hit. They’re seasoned with a homemade, preservative-free teriyaki sauce you’ll love feeding your family.

Serve with brown rice for Asian-style comfort food at its finest.

23. Tikka Masala

This tikka masala recipe is so easy to make, you’ll wish you had the recipe sooner. It combines boneless chicken with Indian spices and coconut milk. The milk will keep the chicken super tender and moist.

Finish it off at the end with a creamy, yogurt-based tikka sauce, and enjoy.

24. Thai Peanut Chicken

This peanut chicken is loaded with flavor from ingredients like creamy peanut butter, lime juice and coconut milk. Use all-natural peanut butter with just peanuts in the ingredients list.

If PB isn’t your thing, substitute your favorite nut butter. This recipe makes enough sauce to coat the chicken and have some left over for veggies and rice. Yum!

Photo: Averie Cooks

25. Zucchini Chicken Parmesan

Take your chicken parm to the next level with this veggie-filled version. You’ll add chicken, zucchini and green bell peppers, and coat them in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.

Add in cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking, and serve over pasta or with a light green salad. It’s similar to a loaded pizza and just as delicious!

26. Chicken and Rice

This comforting dish combines tender chicken with wholesome rice, making it a perfect meal for any day. The slow cooking process ensures rich flavors and a satisfying texture.

27. Chicken Gumbo

Experience the taste of Louisiana with this chicken gumbo featuring andouille sausage, okra and a blend of spices. This gluten-free, Paleo-friendly meal is both filling and delicious.

28. Chili Verde with Chicken

Here is a flavorful stew made with chicken, green chili peppers and tomatillos. This dish offers a rich and comforting taste, perfect for those seeking a hearty meal.

29. Chicken Bone Broth

Rich in nutrients like collagen and gelatin, this chicken bone broth is friendly on the joints and provides a host of amino acids. It’s easy to make and serves as a flavorful base for many dishes.

30. Chicken and Dumplings

This classic comfort food features tender chicken paired with homemade dumplings in a flavorful broth. It’s a gluten-free recipe that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.

These crockpot chicken recipes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients, all prepared conveniently in a slow cooker. Enjoy experimenting with these crockpot chicken recipes to find your new favorite!