15 Crockpot Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknight Dinners

15 crockpot chicken recipes that cook while you work. Simple, flavorful meals that save time and cleanup. Perfect for weeknights!

For many families, fall weeknights mean running kids to sports practices and games. For others, a busy week makes dinner prep feel overwhelming. Slow cooker meals are an easy solution to weeknight stress. Some of my favorites are Mississippi pot roast, pork carnitas, along with several of the chicken recipes included in this article.

1

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

These 4-ingredient chicken tacos are great for entertaining or meal prepping. Serve this chicken in tacos, burrito bowls, or quesadillas for a delicious meal.

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2

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is the ultimate slow cooker comfort meal. It only requires 10 minutes of prep in the morning, and you'll come home to an amazing dinner that's ready to eat. It has 7 simple ingredients that come together to make a meal everyone will enjoy.

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3

Crockpot Broccoli Chicken

Broccoli chicken with sweet honey soy sauce can be served with rice for a delicious, well-rounded meal. Slow cooking the chicken makes the meat tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce.

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4

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Savory bacon ranch chicken that can be served on sandwiches, eaten as a dip with tortilla chips, over rice or mashed potatoes, or even on its own. This versatile recipe is kid-approved and is incredibly easy to make.

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5

Chicken Parmesan Soup

Delicious chicken parmesan made into soup! This recipe is everything you could want in a soup: tender chicken, creamy tomato broth, cheese, and pasta. Even better? Only 20 minutes of prep.

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6

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Easy, low-effort butter chicken that is a hit every time! This mild version is great for hosting. Serve over basmati rice with a side of naan!

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7

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

The perfect cozy soup recipe for fall! It has veggies, tender chicken, warm spices, and a creamy base.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Julie says, "My family loves this soup! I make it with Dellalo gluten free gnocchi and no one can tell me the difference. Perfect for cozy nights."

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8

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Need a simple recipe with ingredients you may already have on hand? This Honey Mustard Chicken is made with pantry staples, requires minimal prep, and results in easy, flavorful chicken.

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9

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Tender, slow-cooked drumsticks with a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. This recipe is great for making large quantities of chicken! Serve with a side salad, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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10

Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti

Cream cheese, chicken, tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup come together to make the most delicious Chicken Spaghetti. It's a fun twist on traditional spaghetti!

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11

Crock Pot Chicken Wings

Perfect for game day parties! This recipe is so easy with just 2 ingredients and turns out amazing every time! The wings get the perfect amount of crispiness by broiling in the oven after they're slow-cooked.

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12

Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

These popular Midwest sandwiches are similar to our chicken and stuffing recipe if it were served on a bun! This 4-ingredient recipe keeps prep simple and is the perfect meal for fall cookouts!

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13

Copycat Bob Evans Chicken & Noodles

Delicious and comforting chicken and noodles pair perfectly with chilly weather ahead. Nothing beats homemade soup with noodles, tender chicken, and vegetables.

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14

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Use leftover grilled chicken to make this flavorful soup! With just 20 minutes of prep and 6 hours in the slow cooker, you'll have a delicious meal full of southwest flavor.

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15

Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Make this easy barbecue chicken in your crockpot! No grill is required for this shredded chicken recipe, making it an easy option for cookouts and potlucks.

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