30 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Smoky and tangy barbecue chicken is so easy anyone can make it – just cook it in your crockpot and watch it crumble when gently poked with a fork. Great all week in salad bowls, on sandwiches, in wraps and more.

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This creamy, spicy dip is a game-day favorite, loaded with hearty chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and four kinds of cheese — yes, even the classic blue cheese.

Get the recipe for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Packed with flavorful spices, fresh veggies, and hearty beans and chicken, this soup is easier to make than you might think — in fact, you basically don’t need to do anything at all.

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This chili recipe has a surprisingly rich, comforting flavor thanks to a pantry staple called masa harina, which is a type of corn flour used to make tortillas, but you can use cornmeal instead.

Get the recipe for Ree’s Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili.

This Chipotle-inspired dish is perfect for busy nights and meal prep, or when you just need a weekly burrito bowl. Flavorful shredded chicken is slow-cooked in the crockpot and served over rice with toppings like avocado, beans, corn, and a tangy cilantro-lime dressing.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls on Joyous Apron.

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Nothing says comfort season like a bowl of creamy, juicy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This hearty recipe takes just three steps to make, as the chicken and gnocchi are cooked and shredded right in the crockpot. Pair it with crusty bread and a green salad for the ultimate hearty dinner.

Get the Crock-Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe from Pinch of Yum.