Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes

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Tender, juicy chicken is the star of the show in this collection of crockpot chicken recipes featuring appetizers, soups, and main dishes. Slow cookers are a busy cook’s best friend, especially during the cooler months; there’s no better way to get dinner on the table quickly, and to keep dinner food warm. We hope you enjoy these wholesome and delicious crockpot chicken recipes, they are sure to become your family favorites!

Collage of Crockpot Chicken recipes including hot wings, chicken tacos, chicken and rice soup, and cashew chicken.
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  1. Crockpot Chicken Appetizers
  2. Crockpot Chicken Soups
  3. Crockpot Chicken Main Dishes
  4. Questions
  5. How to Make Crockpot Shredded Chicken
  6. Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Appetizers

Crockpot BBQ Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Our hot wings have way more flavor than your typical wings that are already flavored or seasoned at the grocery store. You can decide just how hot you really want to go. And the blue cheese dip is out of this world good, again, way more flavorful than store bought!

Side View of a plate with Hot Wings and Blue Cheese Dressing. Celery and tomatoes on the side.


Top view of a plate of Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing. Celery and tomatoes on the side.
Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
5 from 5 votes
These Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce will be a hit at your next party! The wings are slow-cooked in a perfect blend of seasoning and spices.
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is game day essential at my house! The spicy chicken and creamy, cheesy sauce with the tang of some blue cheese gives you all the flavor of buffalo chicken wings, but without the mess! This recipe makes a large batch perfect for a party, and the leftovers are great heated up in the microwave!

A chip dipped in buffalo chicken dip.
A chip dipped in buffalo chicken dip
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
5 from 3 votes
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It is made with Frank's hot sauce and cheddar cheese.
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Crockpot Chicken Soups

Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup

This slow cooker chicken and rice soup is so easy, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again. The ease of preparing it is only outweighed by how good a bowl of it tastes. Simple seasonings slowly simmer with the chicken, vegetables, and broth making every bite hearty and scrumptious. This is a favorite go-to dinner during busy fall and winter days. It’s truly a fix it and forget it meal that everyone in the family loves. 

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup in a bowl.
A ladle full of slow cooker chicken and rice soup
Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
4.99 from 114 votes
Chicken and Rice Soup is an easy chicken soup recipe. All of the raw ingredients go in the slow cooker and a delicious soup awaits for dinner.
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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

There’s nothing better than gathering around a warm pot of soup with friends and family on a crisp evening. This Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe is one of our very favorites to make when there’s a chill in the air. And since it simmers in the slower cooker all day, your house will smell divine! Serve it garnished with some shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a lime wedge.

Two bowls of white chicken chili with white beans, chicken, Jack cheese, and sour cream.
A close up of a bowl of chili made with chicken and white beans
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
4.80 from 10 votes
Crockpot white chicken chili is so easy to throw together in the slow cooker on a cold day. Versatile enough to make as mild or spicy as you like!
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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

My grandma always made THE BEST homemade chicken noodle soup for us growing up. I like to make the stovetop recipe, but I wanted to see if I could make it even more convenient in the crockpot. Turns out that letting the chicken cook for 3-4 hours with vegetables and herbs makes it even better! If you are looking for an easy, delicious, healthy weeknight dinner, then this crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is the recipe for you.

Chicken Noodle Soup that has been cooked in a crockpot.
Chicken Noodle Soup that has been cooked in a crockpot
Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
5 from 6 votes
Easy crockpot chicken noodle soup is easy and delicious. This hearty soup is made with chicken breasts, chicken bouillon, carrots, celery, onions, and noodles.
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Crockpot Chicken Main Dishes

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are so incredibly easy to make. Just throw everything in the crockpot and come back in a few hours to a delicious meal. You can also use this recipe to make shredded chicken for taco salad, nachos, enchiladas, and burrito bowls. They are delicious served with corn, black beans and Mexican rice.

A tray of crockpot chicken tacos topped with avocado, crema, and cilantro.
A tray of crockpot chicken tacos topped with avocado, crema, and cilantro
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
5 from 3 votes
Perfect for a busy weeknight, these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and hearty dinner the whole family will love. Only 5 minutes of prep!
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Crockpot Cashew Chicken

In addition to being delicious, this Crockpot Cashew Chicken is super easy to make! You can have this ready and in the crock pot faster than you can get your kids in the car and drive to the nearest Chinese place for take-out. My family absolutely LOVED this recipe! We served it with some steamed veggies and it was the perfect pairing. You can stir veggies into the crockpot with this dish or you can serve it on the side, whatever is easiest for you!

Crock pot Cashew chicken in a slow cooker with cashews and green onion.
Cashew Chicken in a bowl next to cashews and green onion
Crockpot Cashew Chicken
4.92 from 100 votes
This Crockpot Cashew Chicken is better than most Chinese takeout cashew chicken. Throw it all in the slow cooker and have a delicious, no fuss dinner!
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Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken

I love this version of General Tso’s chicken. More times than not, General Tso’s chicken is what I will order at Chinese restaurants. It has a little more of a kick than sweet and sour chicken and I like the flavor better. I came up with this crock-pot version the other day when I didn’t have a lot of time later in the day to prepare dinner and fell I love with the ease and the flavor!

Crock Pot General Tso Chicken in a white bowl.
Crock Pot General Tso Chicken in a white bowl.
Crockpot General Tso Chicken
5 from 12 votes
Crockpot General Tso Chicken has a little more of a kick than sweet and sour chicken, and better flavor. A great chicken recipe for the crockpot!
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Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken

This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is so easy.. really, it is almost TOO easy. I have hesitated even putting it on here because it is so easy. Lucky for you, I changed my mind because it is so flavorful. And easy. Did I mention that already? I love making it on those days I really just don’t feel like making dinner. Most of the time we will serve this over just plain, cooked white rice and garnish with cilantro.

Salsa Verde Chicken over rice served on a plate topped with cilantro and chopped tomatoes.
Salsa Verde Chicken over rice served on a plate topped with cilantro and chopped tomatoes
Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
4.89 from 9 votes
Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is a delicious and easy chicken dinner for busy weeknights.  The salsa verde tenderizes and flavors the chicken as it cooks.
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Crockpot Zesty Italian Dressing Chicken

This pasta dish is one of those great recipes you can make up in a flash. While it cooks the flavors all come together and make the chicken taste amazing! When it is ready the boneless skinless chicken breasts easily shred up. The zesty, creamy sauce, made with cream of chicken soup and cream cheese, can be served over noodles, rice, or even cauliflower rice. We like to serve it with steamed broccoli. You can’t beat a slow cooked meal that is easy, delicious, and family friendly!

Crockpot chicken alfredo on a black plate ready to serve.
A bowl of Crockpot chicken Alfredo with pasta noodles
Zesty Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
5 from 16 votes
Zesty Crockpot chicken Alfredo is a yummy recipe that you can put in the crockpot hours earlier, then make into a fast and delicious meal!
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Easy Crockpot Chicken Gyros

These Crockpot Chicken Gyros are the easiest chicken gyros you will ever make, hands down. Prep time is hardly anything and the Crockpot does most of the work. I love the sauce that goes on these, too. It is  simple to make and complements the seasoned chicken perfectly.

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Gyros.
Chicken Gyro with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and dill.
Easy Crockpot Chicken Gyros
5 from 17 votes
Easy Crockpot Chicken Gyros are generously seasoned with onion, lemon, and oregano. A few minutes of preparation then the crock pot does the work!
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Questions

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the Crockpot?

We recommend cooking chicken breasts on low in the crockpot when possible. On high, the chicken dries out and tends to be more tough.

Do you need to brown chicken before slow cooking?

It is not necessary to brown the chicken before slow cooking in most of our recipes. The only recipe that requires browning first is our General Tso’s Chicken.

Can you overcook chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, and the overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. It is best to cook chicken breasts on low and check them after 2 hours. Internal temperature of the chicken should not exceed 165 degrees before letting the chicken rest.

How to Make Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Collage of Crockpot Chicken recipes including hot wings, tacos, chicken and rice soup, and cashew chicken

Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken

5 from 3 votes
Shredded chicken is a common ingredient in so many dishes, this is a perfect and simple method for flavorful chicken in all your favorite recipes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Add chicken broth and top chicken with seasonings and butter.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. After 3 hours, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The chicken should be between 155 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit (the temperature will continue to heat as it rests, so it's fine to remove it before it reaches the full 165 degrees).
  • Remove chicken from crockpot and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Shred with forks or meat claws.
  • Return shredded chicken to Crockpot and combine with juices and keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Does your family love chicken a lot? Well, This Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipe is the answer. This dish is perfect for dinner with lemonade.

  2. 5 stars
    Thank you! Always looking for new ways to cook chicken and use my slow cooker, and this list is perfect!

  3. 5 stars
    I was needing some ideas for what to bring to a party and this helped so much. I ended up making the Buffalo Chicken Dip and it was great, everyone loved it.