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Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes

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By Southern Living Editors Updated January 04, 2022
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The convenience of the slow cooker paired with budget-friendly chicken makes every one of these recipes surefire winners in our book. We've found plenty of ways to cook chicken in the slow cooker with appetizers like Asian-Ginger Wings and even company-ready meals like Salsa Chicken. These slow-cooker chicken recipes are great any time of the year. Our Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip is a tailgate favorite, while our King Ranch Chicken is a kid-friendly classic that they'll be asking for time and time again. If you're looking for a recipe that you can fix, forget, and serve when you get home from a full day, we have what you're looking for. If you're willing do a little extra work whether braising the chicken before it hits the slow cooker or rounding off the meal with a fresh side, we have slow cooker chicken recipes that will fit that category as well. Take a look through our easy and convenient slow-cooker chicken recipes and never again worry about a busy week getting the best of you.

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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: White Chicken Chili

We recommend offering plenty of toppings like sour cream, pre-shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and fresh avocado to pack each bowl with plenty of flavor. 

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

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Credit: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

From tacos to burrito bowls to salads, there are so many easy ways to enjoy this tender slow-cooker chicken. 

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Chicken Piccata

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Recipe: Chicken Piccata

Lemons give chicken piccata a tangy twist while the capers add plenty of salty flavor. 

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Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine

Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine

Thanks to your slow cooker, don't have to spend all day in the kitchen to cook a company-worthy chicken supper.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken

Using your slow cooker is an easy and foolproof way to cook a whole chicken that will be extra tender.

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Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup

Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup
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Recipe: Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup

This soup is as easy as dumping all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. You'll know it's ready to serve when the chicken is tender. 

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Asian-Ginger Wings

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Recipe: Asian-Ginger Wings

Pre-broiling the wings for 14 minutes before adding them to the slow cooker gives them crisp skin and nice color. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and sliced chile peppers for a bit of color and crunch. 

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

Once you see how easy it is to make chicken tacos in your slow cooker, you'll want to celebrate taco Tuesday every week. 

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Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches
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Recipe: Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

Cooking low and slow is how this barbecue chicken gets its flavor. To make ahead, cool shredded chicken completely. Freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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Honey-Apricot-Glazed Chicken

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Recipe: Honey-Apricot-Glazed Chicken

Add a base of basmati rice to complement the honey glaze. You're going to love the sweet and savory flavor combination in our delicious Honey-Apricot-Glazed Chicken.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Spend 20 minutes in the kitchen prepping this gorgeous, hearty sauce. Once the sauce simmers in the cooker, all that's left to do is cook a pound of pasta, and serve.

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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings

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Recipe: Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings

Make a classic chicken and dumplings recipe even more Southern by topping the vegetable-and-chicken-packed stew with cornbread dumplings.

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Lemon Chicken Soup

Lemon Chicken Soup
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Recipe: Lemon Chicken Soup

Serve up this bowl of comfort on cold weeknights for a warm dinner that your family will ask for over and over again. Lucky for you, it's easy to pull together so you won't mind fulfilling their request. 

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Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew

Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew
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Recipe: Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew

On a cold evening, come home to a simmering slow cooker filled with comforting Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

Pumpkin and nutty wild rice give this chicken stew plenty of fall flavor. You can substitute butternut squash for the pumpkin if desired. 

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Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken

Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken
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Recipe: Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken

Start with a whole chicken, cut up, and simmer in a homemade barbecue sauce of ketchup, cola, cider vinegar, and a splash of bourbon for a Southern barbecue flavor.

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Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip is a favorite game-day appetizer. Cook and serve this savory dip in your slow cooker for a winning crowd-pleaser.

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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters

Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters
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Recipe: Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters

The key to this dinner-party-worthy dish is to brown the chicken before it goes into the slow cooker.

 

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Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes

Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
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Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes

All you need is 20 minutes to get this dish in the slow cooker, then you'll have a hearty chicken and veggie supper waiting for you when you get home.

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

All you need are five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to make this citrusy lemon-rosemary chicken for dinner.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Look for jars of peeled garlic in the refrigerated cases in the produce section at most major supermarkets. While there, grab a package of poultry herbs, which includes fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley and can substitute for the individual herbs. 

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Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna

This hearty Italian classic features chicken slow-cooked with spinach and carrots.

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip
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Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Dip

The corn tortillas cook into this dish and thicken it. You won't see them after they're cooked, but you'll still taste their Mexican flavor.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups

Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups

These cups pair the freshness of a salad with the heartiness of a taco. Serve as an appetizer or light dinner.

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Soulful Chicken Soup

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Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup

Simply toss in the ingredients, switch on, and then walk away. We love old-fashioned, wide egg noodles for this recipe. To make sure they aren't mushy and overcooked, don't leave them in the slow cooker any longer than 10 minutes.

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Slow-Cooker Green Chile Posole

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Chile Posole

Who doesn't love taco night in soup form?

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Easy Enchilada Bake

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Recipe: Easy Enchilada Bake

Even the cornbread topping for this enchilada bake is made in the slow cooker.

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Creamy Slow-Cooker Tarragon Chicken

Creamy Slow-Cooker Tarragon Chicken
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Recipe: Creamy Slow-Cooker Tarragon Chicken

Searing the chicken thighs before adding them to the slow cooker gives them a great color.

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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

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Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

Sweet potatoes, red and yellow bell pepper, and corn add great flavor and texture to this easy slow-cooker chowder that's ideal for a chilly game day or fast weeknight supper.

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King Ranch Chicken

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Recipe: King Ranch Chicken

This family-favorite recipe just got a mom-approved upgrade thanks to the slow cooker. 

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Hot-Sauce-and-Honey-Chicken Dip

Hot-Sauce-and-Honey Chicken Dip
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Recipe: Hot-Sauce-and-Honey-Chicken Dip

A rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even easier. All you have to do is chop the veggies before tossing everything into the slow cooker. 

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    12 of 31 Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
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    15 of 31 Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice
    16 of 31 Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken
    17 of 31 Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip
    18 of 31 Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters
    19 of 31 Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
    20 of 31 Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
    21 of 31 Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
    22 of 31 Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna
    23 of 31 Chicken Enchilada Dip
    24 of 31 Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups
    25 of 31 Soulful Chicken Soup
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