26 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights
I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of finding new things to make in my slow cooker. Chicken is probably one of the things I cook in it most because there are just so many different ways you can use it, and it’s usually pretty hard to go wrong.
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite slow cooker chicken recipes here and there’s a real mixture. Some are lovely and creamy, some are sweet and sticky, and there are things like fajitas, curry, pasta and rice dishes too. Basically, plenty to choose from depending on what everyone fancies that day.
For me, the best thing about a slow cooker dinner is getting it started earlier in the day and knowing dinner is pretty much taken care of. It makes those busy evenings so much easier, especially when I really don’t feel like standing in the kitchen trying to work out what to make.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- They’re easy – That’s the whole reason I love my slow cooker. Most days I just want to get dinner sorted without spending ages in the kitchen.
- There’s a bit of everything – Some are creamy, some are cheesy, some are sweet and sticky and there are a few with a bit of spice too.
- They work for busy days – I love knowing dinner is already cooking, especially on those days when everything seems to happen at once.
- Plenty of family favorites – These are proper family dinners and there’s lots here that even fussier eaters should enjoy.
- You can use your slow cooker all year – I know we tend to think of it more in fall and winter, but I honestly use mine whatever the weather.
1. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
This is one of those really easy dinners that tastes like you’ve put in way more effort than you actually have. The sauce is sweet, sticky and full of flavor, and it’s so good served over a big pile of rice.
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This is the sort of dinner I make when I want something really comforting without having to do much. I usually serve it with a big pile of mashed potatoes and some veggies, and it always goes down well.
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Fajitas are always a winner in our house, especially when I can get the slow cooker to do most of the work. I just put everything out on the table with some warm tortillas and toppings and let everyone help themselves.
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I love this one for those nights when we fancy something a bit different from our usual dinners. The sauce is lovely and sticky and I normally just serve it with rice and some veggies to keep things easy.
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We all love a curry night, and this is such an easy way to make one at home. It’s rich and creamy with plenty of flavor, and I like to serve it with rice and warm naan for dipping.
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This is definitely one for when you’re in the mood for a big bowl of comfort food. It’s creamy, garlicky and really filling, and the noodles make it feel like a proper dinner without needing much else on the side.
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The sweet and tangy sauce is what makes this one so good, and there’s plenty of it to spoon over everything. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and veggies for a really easy family dinner.
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This is one of those dinners that smells so good while it’s cooking that you keep checking to see if it’s ready yet. I usually serve it with pasta and plenty of the tomatoey sauce spooned over the top.
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I’m always going to be happy with a dinner that involves plenty of cheese and pasta! This one is really creamy with just a little bit of heat, and there’s usually not much left by the time everyone’s finished.
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I really like having a few dinners like this where everything cooks together and there aren’t loads of extra bits to sort out. The lemon keeps it nice and fresh, and with the rice already in there you’ve pretty much got dinner done.
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This is such a handy one to have because you can do so many different things with it once it’s cooked. We’ll have it in tacos or wraps, pile it onto nachos or just serve it with rice and whatever toppings we’ve got in the fridge.
12. Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Ravioli
Anything with ravioli and a creamy sauce is always going to get my attention! This is a really lovely filling dinner, and I usually just add some garlic bread on the side and call it done.
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This is a good one for those nights when I’d quite happily order takeout but really shouldn’t! It’s sweet and sticky with loads of flavor, and we usually have it with rice and some veggies.
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Some days you just want a proper comforting dinner, and this is exactly that. It’s really easy to get going earlier in the day and I love knowing there’s a warm, filling meal waiting for us later.
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The pineapple and brown sugar make this one lovely and sweet, which is always a hit in our house. I normally serve it over rice so it soaks up all that sauce, and that’s dinner pretty much sorted.
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I tend to forget how much I like this until I make it again! The mushroom sauce is really rich and tasty, and it feels like a bit more of a special dinner even though the slow cooker does most of the work.
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This is one I know my family will eat without any complaining, which is always a bonus! It’s cheesy, really filling and the BBQ sauce and bacon make it a bit different from our usual pasta dinners.
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I don’t cook with chicken thighs as often as I probably should, but they work so well in the slow cooker. They come out really tender and the sweet, sticky sauce is so good spooned over rice.
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Nachos for dinner always feels like a bit of a treat, but I’m definitely not complaining! I just put everything out with plenty of cheese and toppings and everyone can pile theirs up however they like.
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I’m always quite pleased when dinner already has some veggies mixed in because that’s one less thing I need to think about! This is really easy, full of flavor and lovely served over rice.
21. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Ravioli
There are days when only a big bowl of creamy pasta will do, and this definitely ticks that box. The ravioli makes it really filling too, so I usually just add some garlic bread on the side and leave it at that.
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I wasn’t sure what I’d think of apricot with chicken the first time I tried it, but it really does work! The sauce is lovely and sweet and I usually just serve it with rice and some veggies.
23. Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder
I could happily eat a big bowl of this with some crusty bread and call that dinner. It’s creamy, chunky and really filling, especially when you want something warm but don’t fancy making a big meal.
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The cherry cola might sound like a slightly strange thing to add to chicken, but it makes such a good sauce! We usually pile this into buns with some fries on the side and it’s a really easy dinner.
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I know Sprite sounds like a bit of an odd thing to pour into the slow cooker, but it really works with the sweet chili sauce. The chicken comes out lovely and tender and we usually just have it with rice for an easy dinner.
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We don’t have wings for dinner all that often, but they make a nice change when I’m bored of our usual meals. These have a lovely smoky kick to them and I usually put a few easy sides out so everyone can just dig in.
GET THE RECIPEI’m always glad to have a few more easy chicken dinners to fall back on, especially during a busy week. Hopefully there’s something here that your family will enjoy too.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably end up coming back to the really easy ones again and again!
