49 of Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes

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49 of Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes2/49 Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is how I make it at home now. My version has a nice zing without being overly spicy. —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia The secret to our best slow-cooker chicken recipes? Great flavor. This Mexican-inspired recipe packs a punch. Spiced boneless chicken thighs shred easily after cooking low and slow, making

the meat ideal for tacos

the meat ideal for tacos. 3/49 Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs 107 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a real sensation: Asian-style slow-cooker chicken thighs and rice. They always go over big with my family. —Gigi Miller, Stoughton, Wisconsin One of our most popular slow-cooker recipes ever, these chicken thighs are cooked with a simple sweet-and-savory sauce. Swap out chicken breasts if you prefer. Just keep in mind that slow-cooker chicken thigh recipes can cook all day long,

while chicken breast recipes cook more quickly

while chicken breast recipes cook more quickly. 4/49 Stuffed Chicken Rolls 56 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Chicken Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just thinking about this dish sparks my appetite. The ham and cheese rolled inside are a tasty surprise. Leftovers reheat well and make a perfect lunch with a green salad. —Jean Sherwood, Kenneth City, Florida Not every slow-cooker recipe is a simple stew; some can even be fancy. Stuffed with ham, Swiss and sage, these chicken rolls

will delight dinner guests (or your family)

will delight dinner guests (or your family). 5/49 Buffalo Chicken Sliders 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got the idea for these sliders from my mom and dad, who’d made a similar recipe for a family get-together. To make it special, I sometimes use several types of Buffalo sauce and let my guests mix and match their favorites. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio Everyone’s favorite appetizer (or dinner, let’s be real) is a breeze to make in the slow cooker. It’s a great make-ahead recipe,

too: refrigerate and reheat, or even freeze until you want to eat

too: refrigerate and reheat, or even freeze until you want to eat. 6/49 Hearty Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This satisfying soup with a hint of cayenne is brimming with vegetables, chicken and noodles. The recipe originally came from my father-in-law, but I made some changes to give it my own spin. —Norma Reynolds, Overland Park, Kansas The only thing better than a cozy homemade chicken noodle soup? An easy slow-cooker recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup! Cook

They’re such a breeze because they simmer away while you do other things

the chicken and veggies first, which flavor a rich broth, then pull out the chicken to shred while the noodles cook in the slow cooker. 7/49 Saucy Chicken Thighs 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone raves about how sweet the sauce is for these slow-cooked chicken thighs. They’re such a breeze because they simmer away while you do other things. They’re ideal appetizers, but you can also add your favorite side for a

It’s easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker

nice meal. —Kim Puckett, Reagan, Tennessee Bottled BBQ sauce is the base of this sweet-and-spicy chicken recipe, which channels grilled barbecue flavors in the slow cooker. Serve with corn (frozen, if it’s not in season), and imagine that it’s a perfect summer evening, even in January. 8/49 Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy

—Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas You can cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker!

weeks. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas You can cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker! A quick, hands-free alternative to roast chicken, this recipe is fantastic for the hot summer months, when you don’t want to heat up the house with the oven. Leftover shredded chicken is so versatile: Enjoy in tacos, quesadillas, soups and sandwiches. 9/49 Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker,

this is my most treasured

this is my most treasured. If you enjoy your barbecue sweet with a little spice, this will be your new favorite too. —Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington One of our top-rated slow cooker recipes, this BBQ chicken goes the extra mile with a homemade sauce that’s sweet with a slight kick. Don’t be scared off—the sauce is simple to make, using ingredients you probably already have in the pantry. 10/49 Filipino Chicken Adobo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit

My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it’s even better the next day as leftovers —she says it’s because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, New York, New York 11/49 Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It’s easy to fix—just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish

to company

to company. —Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware Served in an herb-scented lemon sauce, this chicken dish is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but special enough for an occasion. In the summer, serve with a fresh salad and boiled potatoes; in the winter, serve over rice with roasted vegetables. 12/49 Forgotten Jambalaya 164 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 50 min Servings 11 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During chilly times of the year, I fix this jambalaya at least once a month. It’s so easy—just chop the vegetables, dump everything in the slow

cooker and forget it!

cooker and forget it! Even my sons, who are picky about spicy things, like this dish. —Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas Few dinners manage to be both energizing and cozy, but jambalaya nails both. There are endless variations on this punchy New Orleans favorite, but this one is simple to make and not so spicy that kids can’t eat it, too. 13/49 Chicken Tikka Masala 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Indian-style chicken tikka masala recipe has flavors that keep me coming back for more—a

—Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

simple dish spiced with garam masala, cumin and gingerroot that’s simply amazing. —Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah It’s easy to make delicious Indian food at home, if you stock a few simple spices. This take on the popular Tikka Masala seasons a tomato-yogurt sauce with warming spices, including garam masala, cumin and ginger. 14/49 Wine-Braised Chicken with Pearl Onions 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a family favorite handed down from my grandmother in London. She made it for every family gathering. It was

always the first food to go on the table and the first one to disappear

always the first food to go on the table and the first one to disappear. —Wayne Barnes, Montgomery, Alabama This homey, old-fashioned classic is still worth making today. Almost every ingredient in this recipe is a simple pantry staple, yet the combination tastes and looks fancy thanks to the adorable tiny onions. Serve with pasta or rice, cloth napkins optional. 15/49 Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our fun, simple recipe is perfect

for taco Tuesdays or a relaxing dinner with friends

for taco Tuesdays or a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. —Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho Dinner doesn’t get much easier than these chicken tacos. The recipe calls for a jar of salsa rather than demanding that you fuss with a homemade tomato sauce. Serve in a taco bowl, or a hard or soft shell. Delicious. 16/49 Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to