Best Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

By Sarah Olson

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Updated May 27, 2025

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Slow cooker chicken recipes are my most popular category on the site (and my favorite to test and cook for my family). If you want boneless skinless chicken breasts or bone-in, I have you covered.

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    Here are 30+ of our favorite crockpot chicken recipes, including casseroles, tacos, pasta, and more. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does. My easy crockpot chicken recipes will help you get out of a cooking rut and prepare some fun new recipes.

    My favorite three recipes on the list are Queso Chicken, Alabama Chicken Sandwiches and Easy Crockpot Chicken Adobo.

    30+ Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes:

    long image of chicken pot pie in a crockpot.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie (with biscuits)

    4.37 from 11 votes
    Make a homemade pot pie filling that simmers in your slow cooker and top with homemade (or canned biscuits).
    Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
    three slow cooker chicken tacos on a stack of plates.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

    5 from 1 vote
    Not your average chicken taco recipe! This recipe has plenty of flavor, all you need when you get home is to warm tortillas.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
    spoon scooping out crockpot pizza chicken.

    Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken

    Adding pizza topping to chicken breasts may be the best idea yet. This recipe is also lower in carbs and a crowd pleaser.
    Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken
    chicken on plate with adobo sauce being poured over

    Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

    4.38 from 24 votes
    This classic Filipino dish has a savory tangy broth that goes wonderful with the tender chicken thighs.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo
    Cooked chicken enhilada casserole in the slow cooker with metal spoon in it. Olives on top.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    4.61 from 231 votes
    A complete one pot meat! The chicken and enchilada sauce cook all day, then shredded. Then the casserole ingredients are added.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    chicken alfredo in a crockpot.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    5 from 2 votes
    You can make chicken and alfredo sauce in the slow cooker. Add cooked noodles at the end of the cooking time for an easy peasy dinner.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
    cashew chicken on a spoon.

    Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

    3.67 from 3 votes
    Make this easy takeout meal for cashew chicken in your slow cooker. Much healthier and budget friendly.
    Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
    close-up overhead of mississippi chicken in a slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

    4.55 from 22 votes
    A tangy chicken recipe that has chicken gravy mix, ranch mix and pepperoncini peppers! Great with mashed potatoes or over rice.
    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
    overhead of Jamaican jerk chicken in a slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    5 from 10 votes
    Give your chicken thighs a twist with this Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe made with a homemade jerk seasoning.
    Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken
    chicken ala king on a fork with slow cooker in the back ground.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Ala King

    4 from 2 votes
    Slow Cooker Chicken à la King is a creamy, comforting meal filled with tender chicken, veggies, and a rich, savory sauce.
    Slow Cooker Chicken ala King
    bowl of hawaiian haystacks.

    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Haystacks

    Tender shredded chicken in a creamy sauce that you pile on rice and top with crunch chow mein noodles and more.
    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Haystacks
    Chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and onions.

    Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Dinner

    4 from 9 votes
    Chicken thighs and sweet potatoes cooked together for a complete meal.
    Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Dinner
    chicken and stuffing on a plate.

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing

    4.50 from 4 votes
    Chicken and stuffing cooked together in the crockpot for an easy Thanksgiving style meal.
    Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing
    Alabama sauce being poured over a chicken sandwich.

    Slow Cooker Alabama Chicken Sandwiches

    5 from 2 votes
    A whole chicken cooked with plenty of seasonings, onion and liquid smoke that is turned into chicken sandwiches and topped with a homemade Alabama barbecue sauce.
    Slow Cooker Alabama Chicken Sandwiches

    cooked bbq drumsticks in a crockpot.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks

    5 from 4 votes
    These slow cooker drumsticks are fall-off-the-bone tender and smothered in sweet and smoky barbecue sauce.
    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
    Close up of cheesy chicken penne in slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne

    4.78 from 59 votes
    Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Penne is a creamy, family friendly dish loaded with tender chicken, melty cheddar, and perfectly cooked pasta.
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
    overhead shot of marry me chicken with sundried tomatoes.

    Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

    3.88 from 16 votes
    Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a rich and creamy dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a flavorful seasoned sauce.
    Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
    chicken cacciatore cooked in slow cooker with wooden spoon.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

    5 from 3 votes
    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore simmers to perfection in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, mushrooms, and bell peppers—an easy, flavorful dinner served over pasta or rice.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
    Cooked chicken in bourbon sauce in slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

    4.67 from 6 votes
    Try this bourbon chicken recipe for dinner this week! It has Asian flavors and is perfect over rice.
    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
    chicken broccoli stuffing casserole cooked in slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Cornbread Casserole

    4.63 from 8 votes
    This Chicken Broccoli Stuffing Casserole is a creamy, comforting slow cooker meal made with tender chicken, broccoli, cheese, and cornbread stuffing.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Cornbread Casserole
    Close up of chicken piccata in the slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata

    4.91 from 10 votes
    Tender thin chicken breasts cooked in a lemon piccata sauce. Great served over angel hair pasta or mashed potatoes.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata
    queso chicken on top of chips on a plate.

    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken

    5 from 4 votes
    Slow cooker chicken cooked with Rotel and cream cheese, then the chicken is shredded and a jar of queso is added to make the BEST queso chicken.
    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken
    garlic butter chicken in slow cooker on a wooden spoon.

    Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies

    4.54 from 113 votes
    Chicken tenderloins, carrots and potatoes covered in a savory garlic butter sauce and slow cooked.
    Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies
    Burrito cut in half on a cutting board.

    Slow Cooker One Pot Chicken Burrito Filling

    4.91 from 20 votes
    One pot chicken filling perfect for burritos, enchiladas, and even taco salads.
    Slow Cooker One Pot Chicken Burrito Filling
    Gravy being pour over italian chicken on a white plate.

    Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Gravy

    5 from 7 votes
    Turn ordinary chicken into flavorful Italian chicken with dressing, soy sauce, and ginger ale. Add baby potatoes and carrots for a complete meal.
    Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Gravy
    chicken tinga cooked in a slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga

    5 from 6 votes
    Shredded chicken with smokey chipotle peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and plenty of onion.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
    bruschetta chicken on a plate.

    Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken

    4.67 from 3 votes
    Chicken simmered in tomatoes and garlic then topped with mozzarella cheese. A homemade tomato topping is added on top of the chicken for a very Italian Dinner!
    Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken
    close up of chicken in buffalo sauce in the slow cooker, with wooden spoon dipping in.

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

    4.74 from 15 votes
    This crockpot Buffalo chicken delivers tender, shredded chicken infused with bold, spicy Buffalo sauce.
    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
    Cooked pesto mozzarella chicken, in the slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

    4.46 from 105 votes
    This Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy dish made with tender shredded chicken, rotini, and a rich basil pesto sauce
    Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
    close up image of a whole chicken in it's juices.

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

    4.87 from 45 votes
    Butter and lemon add rich flavor and moisture to this slow-cooked whole chicken, while veggies like carrots, onions, and potatoes soak up all the delicious juices for a complete one-pot meal.
    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
    close up of chicken enchilada pasta

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Pasta

    4.80 from 15 votes
    This Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Pasta is packed with tender shredded chicken, fire-roasted green chiles, and rotini noodles, all tossed in a creamy enchilada sauce and finished with melted cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Pasta
    seasoned chicken, potatoes and green beans in the slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans

    4.26 from 111 votes
    This one-pot Slow Cooker Chicken, Potatoes, and Green Beans features a homemade lemon garlic dressing poured over the top for a flavorful, healthy dinner you'll want to make again and again.
    Slow Cooker Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans
    chicken philly meat and vegetables in slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks

    3.88 from 25 votes
    Tender chicken, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers piled on french rolls and topped with swiss cheese.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks

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    2 Comments

    1. Donna stonge says:

      The recipe for loin of pork.?

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      1. Sarah Olson says:

        I have a few, you can use the search bar at the top for them.

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