10+ Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes for Easy Dinners

These crockpot chicken recipes are my go-to options for easy, flavorful meals that everyone will love. The convenience and time-savings of these slow cooker chicken recipes make them ideal for weeknights, sports days, and meal prepping.

If you are like me and absolutely do not want to think about dinner at 5pm after a long day, you'll definitely want to try these recipes that let take advantage of getting dinner going early in the day. At 5pm, the relief of dinner already being done is real.

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Slow cooking chicken means tender, flavorful meals, and most recipes are flexible and can be adapted to ingredients you have on hand. Give these crockpot chicken recipes a try and let me know in the comments which ones you like best. Don't miss my collection of beef crockpot meals for more options!

Crockpot tip

You'll need to adjust the cooking time of this recipe based on your individual appliance. Slow cookers give different results based on brand, size, and how full they are, so keep that in mind when planning your cook time. A 6-quart crockpot will cook the same recipe much faster than a 4-quart or 3-quart crockpot.

On top of that, not all crockpots cook at the temperature they are supposed to (you can use this method to test your crockpot temperature). The bottom line is that unlike oven cooking, there is no way to exactly predict the time needed to perfectly cook in a crockpot because they vary so much.

I use a 6-quart crockpot—the size is perfect for the recipes I make, and it gives me the options I need without needing to learn complicated programming modes. I like the ability to choose how long to cook at high or low. It automatically switches to the "keep warm" function after the cooking time ends.

Crockpot chicken with global flavors

Explore a world of flavor with these slow cooker chicken recipes inspired by international cuisines. Each recipe brings a unique flavor profile to your dinner table—with the convenience of crockpot cooking.

Crockpot Fiesta Chicken

Crockpot Fiesta Chicken is the chicken meal your crockpot was made for. You'll love the easy preparation, the fork-tender chicken, and the classic Mexican ingredients—this no-prep slow cooker Mexican chicken has black beans, corn, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, and cream cheese. But the real plus is how many ways you can serve it!

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is tender and full of peanut-y goodness, and it's super easy with a five-ingredient sauce. Prep for this flavorful Thai peanut chicken is quick—just mix five ingredients, pour over chicken, and cook in the slow cooker. Garnishing with peanuts and cilantro adds the perfect flavor and and just the right amount of crunch.

Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken gets its bold citrus flavor from a rich, zesty sauce made with orange juice concentrate. Get it started early in the day and enjoy Orange Chicken over rice for dinner instead of take-out.

Greek Chicken

This crockpot Greek chicken recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors like rosemary, lemon, and garlic. It's a flavorful, no-fuss dinner win. Bonus air fryer instructions are included, too.

Crockpot chicken all-in-one meals

Dinner is done in one pot with these all-in-one slow cooker chicken meals. Add a salad if you'd like fresh greens (I'm a huge fan of bag salads for the convenience factor).

Easy Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings

This easy and delicious crockpot chicken and dumplings with canned biscuits is a family favorite. The rich, creamy sauce with shredded, tender chicken is a winning combination even before adding the dumplings. Using cream of chicken soup and canned biscuits make this yummy dinner so easy to prepare that makes it look like I'm a great cook with virtually no effort.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Using leftover marinated, grilled chicken is the secret to this flavorful and comforting white chicken chili. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili will tempt you with its fantastic aroma as the chicken, beans, corn, herbs, and spices simmer in the crockpot.

Crockpot Lentil Soup with Chicken & Kielbasa

Get cozy with Crockpot Lentil Soup—it takes just fifteen minutes of prep to make this hearty and flavorful slow cooker meal. This delicious slow cooker lentil soup is an easy meal full of savory onions, peppers, and garlic.

Barbecue Chicken Dinner in the Crockpot

This barbecue chicken dinner is not only a great slow cooker recipe, it can easily be used as a freezer meal to help make weekday meal planning easier. You could also make prep easier by using frozen hash browns instead of chopping up your own potatoes.

Crockpot chicken-only recipes

Chicken is the star of these recipes, which are simple, flavorful mains without the extras. Serve them with seasoned green beans, roasted garlic broccoli, or pan sautéed zucchini and fresh bread for a delicious, easy meal.

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Delicious and easy Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing has just four ingredients plus water and takes only five minutes to prepare for the crockpot. The creamy sauce and tender, juicy chicken make this simple dish a family favorite!

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Cook cranberry chicken in your crockpot when you want delicious chicken that doesn't seem like it was cooked in a crockpot.

The three (only three!) sauce ingredients meld to enhance flavor and provide a noteworthy texture, too—tender but with chicken breasts still holding their own, enveloped in the tangy, sweet cranberry-infused sauce.

Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

Tender and delicious, Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken is easy to prepare and makes a delicious dinner while providing leftovers for use in a later meal.

Frugal crockpot chicken recipes

These budget-friendly recipes for chicken legs will save you time and money. Served with rice or potatoes and whatever veggies you have on hand, they are kind to your wallet and your taste buds.

Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks

With prep time of under 5 minutes, these delicious fall-off-the-bone crockpot chicken legs are a cinch to put on the table on a busy night.

Maple Dijon Chicken (Freezer Cooking)

Maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar make a delicious sauce for this easy freezer chicken dish that can be prepared in advance and cooked in the crockpot.