Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 12 Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes From soups to pot pies to curries...is there anything a slow cooker can't do? By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 11, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS When it comes to fuss-free dinners, chicken is the ultimate crowd-pleasing ingredient. The versatile, lean meat—whether you're working with boneless breasts, bone-in thighs, or even a straight-from-the-store rotisserie bird—takes to a variety of cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. Kids love it, too. One of our favorite ways to cook chicken is in the slow cooker. This method's a lifesaver for busy weeknights: simply toss your bird in, set it, and forget it until dinnertime. Slow-cooked chicken is incredibly tender, too. For dishes you know you'll want to eat again soon, we recommend doubling up on ingredients and tossing leftovers in the freezer. Here, we've rounded up some of Real Simple's best, easy-to-make slow cooker chicken recipes your whole family will love. We cover the classics—from Slow-Cooker Chicken with Biscuits to Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie—plus plenty of fresh takes on delicious dinner ideas, like Chicken Mole Chili and Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup. How to Buy the Best Chicken Possible, Despite All the Confusing Packaging Claims 01 of 12 Chicken Taco Soup Jennifer Causey This fall-friendly soup tastes delicious with toppings like radishes, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, and fresh corn. For added crunch, throw on some tortilla chips, too. get the recipe 02 of 12 Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala David Prince Garam masala—a mix of spices that includes cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne—gives this dish its classic Indian flair. get the recipe 03 of 12 Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole Chili Recipe Antonis Achilleos The flavors of irresistible mole snuck their way into this mouthwatering slow-cooker chicken chili recipe. Mole, a rich Mexican sauce usually containing raisins and chocolate, makes everything better. Leftovers love to play with tacos and enchiladas, so this is basically the chili that keeps on giving. get the recipe 04 of 12 Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken With Biscuits José Picayo Serve this comforting slow-cooked stew with warm biscuits to sop up the luscious sauce. get the recipe 05 of 12 Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Getty Images This simple slow cooker recipe calls for just two ingredients—chicken, obviously, and a jar of salsa verde. The result is a mildly spicy shredded chicken dish that is both versatile and delicious. Once the chicken is done cooking, go ahead and use it as a taco base, serve it with a hearty helping of beans and rice, or add it to a bowl of pasta or soup. Whatever your craving, this shredded chicken will come in handy. get the recipe 06 of 12 Slow cooker Chicken Congee Jennifer Causey Making this congee recipe in the slow-cooker not only allows for hands-off cooking, it infuses the coconut milk-base with even more flavor. Suggested toppings include cilantro and Sriracha, but almost any savory element tastes great on top—roasted mushrooms, a fried egg, even avocado would all be equally at home here. get the recipe 07 of 12 Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup Romulo Yanes You can cook the pasta directly in the broth in your slow cooker instead of using a separate pot in this standout from our crock pot chicken recipes. get the recipe 08 of 12 Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Potpie Marcus Nilsson Top each bowl with a round of flaky puff pastry to stand in for the crisp, tender crust. get the recipe 09 of 12 Slow-Cooker Curried Chicken With Ginger and Yogurt José Picayo Simmer the chicken in a mixture of tomato paste, garlic, curry powder, and fresh ginger to add vibrant Indian flavors. get the recipe 10 of 12 Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin Caitlin Bensel If you ever find yourself craving coq au vin on a weeknight, this recipe is for you. Though not traditionally made with help from a slow cooker, using the appliance in this case significantly cuts down on the work you need to do, which is always a plus. After prepping the bacon and chicken, all you need to do is toss those ingredients in with the other components of the meal—think fresh mushrooms, carrots, and a little wine—and let your slow cooker do its thing. get the recipe 11 of 12 Slow-Cooker Soy-Braised Chicken Con Poulos A take on a classic Filipino dish, the chicken gets a big boost from apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. get the recipe 12 of 12 Slow-Cooker Chicken Tostadas Caitlin Bensel Tossing boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the slow cooker makes them ridiculously tender, which in turn transforms them into the perfect tostada filling. In this case, the chicken is cooked with onions, tomatillo salsa, and poblano chiles, which gives it a tangy taste. While the slow cooker is handling the chicken, all you need to do is make a quick pico de gallo and sprinkle some crumbled queso fresco on the finished product. Easy enough! get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit