Slow Cooker Collection

Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

A slow cooker turns chicken into an easy dinner: soups and chili, creamy pasta and rice dishes, tacos and bowls, sticky glazes, curries and the classic comfort meals. This page gathers the slow cooker chicken recipes on Recipesdarleen in one place, sorted by what you feel like eating.

Every recipe is published with its full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions. Not sure where to begin? Start here shows one dish from six different sections. Otherwise, jump to a section below.

69 recipes in 8 sections.

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One recipe from each of six sections, chosen for variety of dish rather than popularity.

Soup & stew
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Slow cooker chicken stew with Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots and peas. Serves 8, cooks on Low in 6 to 7 hours.
Total time: 7 hrs 20 min
Tex-Mex
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
Chicken breasts braised with corn and green chiles, then shredded and finished in a chili-lime cream sauce with cotija and cilantro. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Pasta & rice
Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken breasts slow-cooked in butter, garlic and broth, then finished in a Parmesan cream sauce thickened on High with broccoli and tossed through fettuccine. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Curry & global
Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
Chicken thighs in a spiced yogurt marinade, slow-cooked with onion, ginger and tomato paste, then finished with a blended cashew-coconut cream. Serves 6 over basmati rice or with naan.
Total time: 4 hrs 35 min
Sweet & sticky
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken
Slow cooker honey mustard chicken with Dijon, honey and cider vinegar. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Classic comfort
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
Crock pot chicken and stuffing with cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Cooks on Low in 4 to 6 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min

Soups, Stews & Chili

14 recipes

Brothy and creamy soups, a stew, a chowder and a chili, all built around chicken.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Slow cooker chicken stew with Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots and peas. Serves 8, cooks on Low in 6 to 7 hours.
Total time: 7 hrs 20 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
Slow cooker chicken tortellini soup with spinach and cheese tortellini. Serves 8, cooks on Low in 5 to 6 hours.
Total time: 6 hrs 30 min
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Crockpot creamy chicken and wild rice soup thickened with a butter-flour roux. Serves 8, cooks on Low in 6 to 7 hours.
Total time: 7 hrs 20 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with black beans, corn and enchilada sauce. LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 hours; serves 8.
Total time: 6 hrs 15 min
Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Crock pot chicken noodle soup with carrots, celery and egg noodles, cooked on Low to 165°F. Serves 8.
Total time: 7 hrs 30 min
Slow Cooker Chicken French Onion Soup
Slow cooker chicken French onion soup with Gruyère toast, cooked on Low for 6 to 7 hours to 165°F. Serves 6.
Total time: 7 hrs 25 min
Crockpot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup
Crockpot creamy chicken parmesan soup with ditalini and three cheeses. Serves 8, cooks on Low in 5 to 6 hours.
Total time: 6 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Crockpot creamy lemon chicken orzo soup with dill and Parmesan. Serves 8, cooks on Low in 4 to 6 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 50 min
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Broth-based slow cooker lemon chicken orzo soup with spinach and no cream. Cooks on Low in 6 to 8 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 6 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder
Crockpot chicken corn chowder with potatoes, half-and-half and cream cheese. LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 hours; serves 6.
Total time: 6 hrs 20 min
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Soup
Chicken breasts with ranch seasoning and cream cheese on Low 3 1/2 to 4 hours to 165F, shredded in the broth with cheddar and bacon. Six spoonable servings.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
Crockpot crack chicken noodle soup with ranch seasoning, bacon and egg noodles. Serves 8.
Total time: 4 hrs 45 min
Slow Cooker Spinach-Artichoke Chicken Soup
Slow cooker spinach artichoke chicken soup with three cheeses. Cooks on Low in 4 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Crack Chicken Chili
Crockpot crack chicken chili with cream cheese, bacon and cheddar. Cooks on Low in 6 to 8 hours, serves 8.
Total time: 6 hrs 10 min

Creamy Chicken Dinners

6 recipes

Chicken in a rich sauce, made in the pot, to spoon over rice, pasta or potatoes.

Crockpot Creamy Mushroom and Thyme Chicken
Slow cooker creamy mushroom and thyme chicken: browned cremini and onion, thyme, Dijon and broth, finished with cream cheese and heavy cream. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Creamed Spinach Chicken
Seared chicken breasts cooked on Low for about 3 hours to 165F, then finished in a cream cheese sauce with whole-leaf spinach. Four servings.
Total time: 3 hrs 25 min
Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken and Veggies
Seared bone-in thighs over potatoes, carrots and mushrooms on Low about 5 hours to 165F, broccoli added late, finished with a cream cheese and cream sauce. Six servings.
Total time: 5 hrs 40 min
Crockpot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Crockpot creamy sun-dried tomato chicken with spinach and Parmesan. Cooks on Low in 4 to 5 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken
Cajun-seasoned chicken thighs cooked with butter and tomato paste on Low about 3 1/2 hours to 165F, finished with cream. Six servings beside white rice.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Angel Chicken Crock Pot
Angel chicken made in the crock pot with cream cheese and Italian dressing mix. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 4 to 5 hours, served over angel hair.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min

Pasta, Noodles & Rice

9 recipes

Chicken dinners built around a starch: Alfredo, gnocchi, orzo, lo mein, mac and cheese and rice bakes.

Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken breasts slow-cooked in butter, garlic and broth, then finished in a Parmesan cream sauce thickened on High with broccoli and tossed through fettuccine. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta with a cream cheese sauce. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 3 to 4 hours.
Total time: 3 hrs 40 min
Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Slow cooker buffalo chicken pasta: chicken cooked in hot sauce, ranch seasoning and cream cheese, shredded and tossed with rotini and melted cheese. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups
Crockpot chicken alfredo lasagna roll-ups with ricotta and spinach. Twelve roll-ups, serves 6.
Total time: 3 hrs 40 min
Crockpot Chicken Bacon Ranch Gnocchi
Crockpot chicken bacon ranch gnocchi with cream cheese and cheddar. Serves 6, cooks on Low in about 4 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Chicken thighs with sun-dried tomatoes on Low about 3 hours to 165F, then orzo cooked on High, finished with cream, Parmesan and spinach. Six servings.
Total time: 4 hrs 5 min
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Chicken breasts cooked on Low about 3 1/2 hours to 165F, shredded into cream cheese, then folded with elbow macaroni and sharp cheddar. Six servings.
Total time: 4 hrs 20 min
Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein
Crockpot chicken lo mein with snow peas and matchstick carrots, cooked on Low for 4 hours. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice
Chicken and converted rice cooked on High about 1 1/2 hours, broccoli added, then finished with milk and two cups of cheddar. Six servings.
Total time: 2 hrs 50 min

Tacos, Bowls & Tex-Mex

8 recipes

Shredded chicken for tacos, bowls, fajitas and enchilada-style dinners.

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
Chicken breasts braised with corn and green chiles, then shredded and finished in a chili-lime cream sauce with cotija and cilantro. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Honey Lime Chicken Tacos
Chicken breasts slow-cooked in a honey and lime marinade, shredded, and returned to the cooking liquid. Makes 8 tacos - 4 servings at 2 tacos each - with slaw, avocado and cotija.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
Chicken thighs cooked on Low 3 1/2 to 4 hours to 165F in salsa verde, shredded back into the green sauce. Twelve tacos with raw onion, cilantro and lime.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Slow cooker chicken burrito bowls with black beans, corn and fire-roasted salsa. Makes 6 bowls, cooks on Low in 4 to 6 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Five-ingredient slow cooker chicken fajitas with peppers and onions. Cooks on Low in 5 to 6 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 5 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
Crockpot fiesta chicken with black beans, corn and cream cheese, cooked on Low to 165°F. Serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole with black beans, corn and corn tortillas, cooked on Low to 165°F. Serves 8.
Total time: 6 hrs 50 min
Crockpot Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Bake
Crockpot Tex-Mex chicken and rice bake with black beans, corn and taco seasoning. Serves 6, cooked in two stages so the rice is added late.
Total time: 4 hrs 45 min

Sweet, Sticky & Glazed

9 recipes

Honey, mustard, fruit and balsamic sauces that cook down around the chicken.

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken
Slow cooker honey mustard chicken with Dijon, honey and cider vinegar. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Honey garlic slow cooker chicken thighs: LOW for 4 1/2 to 5 hours to 165°F, then the sauce thickened on HIGH. Serves 6.
Total time: 5 hrs 15 min
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
Seared bone-in chicken thighs over potatoes, carrots and red onion, cooked on Low about 5 hours to 165F, finished with a dark honey-garlic glaze. Six servings.
Total time: 5 hrs 40 min
Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken
Seared bone-in chicken thighs over melting onion in a honey and chilli sauce, cooked on Low about 4 hours to 165F and finished lightly thickened. Six servings.
Total time: 4 hrs 20 min
Slow Cooker Balsamic Cranberry Chicken
Slow cooker balsamic cranberry chicken with honey, Dijon and rosemary. Low 4 to 6 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Carrots
Seared bone-in chicken thighs over whole baby carrots, cooked on Low about 5 hours to 165F, with the cooking liquid reduced to a clinging balsamic glaze. Six servings.
Total time: 5 hrs 30 min
Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken thighs in teriyaki and pineapple juice on Low about 3 hours to 165F, with pineapple chunks added late, then sliced back into the glaze. Six servings.
Total time: 3 hrs 55 min
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
Sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken with pineapple, soy and brown sugar. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 4 to 5 hours, thickened and served over rice.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
3-Ingredient Orange Chicken (Crockpot)
Chicken thigh pieces cooked on Low for 3 hours to 165F in orange marmalade and barbecue sauce, then reduced uncovered into a sticky glaze. Four servings.
Total time: 3 hrs 35 min

Curry & Global Flavors

7 recipes

Korma, butter chicken, tandoori, Thai peanut, kung pao and Mediterranean-style chicken.

Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
Chicken thighs in a spiced yogurt marinade, slow-cooked with onion, ginger and tomato paste, then finished with a blended cashew-coconut cream. Serves 6 over basmati rice or with naan.
Total time: 4 hrs 35 min
Crockpot Butter Chicken & Rice
Chicken thighs in garam masala, tomato sauce and paste on Low 3 1/2 to 4 hours to 165F, finished with cream and butter. Six servings over white rice.
Total time: 4 hrs 20 min
Coconut Curry Chicken Crock Pot
Chicken breasts cooked on Low 3 to 3 1/2 hours in a yellow coconut curry, shredded back into the sauce and finished with cilantro. Six servings over rice.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken
Chicken thighs cooked in a peanut butter and coconut milk sauce on Low 3 1/2 hours to 165F, then shredded back in. Six servings over rice with peanuts and cilantro.
Total time: 4 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken
Cubed chicken thighs in soy, hoisin and rice vinegar on Low about 3 hours to 165F, with pepper and peanuts added late and a slurry finish. Six servings.
Total time: 4 hrs 5 min
Crockpot Greek Yogurt Tandoori Chicken Thighs with Vegetables
Tandoori chicken thighs in a Greek yogurt and spice coating, cooked over carrots on Low 3 1/2 hours to 165F, then broiled 3 to 5 minutes. Six servings.
Total time: 4 hrs 55 min
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
Chicken thighs cooked on Low about 4 hours to 165F over onion and red pepper, with kalamata olives stirred in at the end. Six servings over rice.
Total time: 4 hrs 45 min

Classic Comfort Dinners

10 recipes

Stuffing, gravy, pot pie, cacciatore and other familiar chicken dinners, including chicken and potatoes.

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
Crock pot chicken and stuffing with cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Cooks on Low in 4 to 6 hours, serves 6.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Chicken & Gravy
Crockpot chicken and gravy made with pantry staples. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 4 to 5 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken and carrots on Low about 4 hours to 165F, shredded and thickened with milk and cornstarch, peas last. Six servings under separately baked biscuits.
Total time: 4 hrs 50 min
Crockpot No Peek Chicken
Browned chicken thighs over converted rice and cream of chicken soup, cooked on High 2 1/2 to 3 hours with the lid on throughout. Six servings.
Total time: 3 hrs 15 min
Crockpot Ranch Bacon Chicken Tater Tot Bake
Crockpot ranch bacon chicken tater tot bake with cheddar and sour cream, HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Serves 8.
Total time: 4 hrs 25 min
Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken
Three onions cooked golden in butter, browned chicken breasts, and beef broth on Low 4 to 5 hours to 165F. Four servings in a brown jus with fresh thyme.
Total time: 5 hrs 25 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Browned bone-in thighs with two bell peppers, cremini and crushed tomatoes on Low about 5 hours to 165F. Six servings finished with parsley.
Total time: 5 hrs 20 min
Crock Pot Chicken Scarpariello
Browned bone-in thighs with cherry peppers, white wine and fresh herbs on Low about 4 hours to 165F. Six servings in a savoury pan jus.
Total time: 4 hrs 20 min
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Slow cooker lemon garlic chicken and potatoes. Eight ingredients, cooks on Low in 6 to 7 hours, serves 4.
Total time: 6 hrs 15 min
Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Garlic parmesan crockpot chicken and potatoes in one pot. Serves 6, cooks on Low in 4 to 5 hours.
Total time: 4 hrs 10 min

Sandwiches, Dips & Party Food

6 recipes

Sliders, sandwiches, wings, meatballs and a hot dip for a crowd.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders
Slow cooker BBQ chicken sliders with coleslaw on soft rolls, cooked on Low to 165°F. Makes 12 sliders.
Total time: 6 hrs 15 min
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken breasts cooked on Low 3 1/2 to 4 hours to 165F, shredded, then tossed in a white cream cheese and Parmesan sauce. Six brioche sandwiches.
Total time: 4 hrs 20 min
Crockpot Crack Chicken
Chicken breasts with ranch seasoning and cream cheese on Low about 4 hours to 165F, shredded with cheddar and bacon. Eight sandwich servings on soft buns.
Total time: 4 hrs 20 min
Crockpot Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crockpot buffalo chicken dip with cream cheese, sharp cheddar and blue cheese, gluten-free with the right sauce and ranch. Low 2 to 3 hours, serves 12.
Total time: 2 hrs 10 min
Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Wings
Crockpot honey garlic wings finished under the broiler with a thickened sweet and spicy glaze. Serves 6.
Total time: 3 hrs 30 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs
Ground chicken meatballs chilled, shaped into 24 and cooked on Low about 3 hours in marinara to 165F, finished with Parmesan. Six servings.
Total time: 3 hrs 25 min

Slow cooker chicken: two things to know

Cook it to 165°F (74°C). The USDA's food-safety guidance for chicken is 165°F at the thickest part. Slow cookers vary, so check with a thermometer rather than relying on the clock alone.
Thaw it first. The USDA advises thawing chicken fully before it goes into a slow cooker rather than cooking it from frozen.

Cooking times differ from recipe to recipe, so follow the one on the recipe's own page.