Growing up, I knew my mother meant business about preparing filling meals when she brought out her slow cooker. Since I was particularly fond of fried chicken but didn’t care for baked chicken, she cleverly compromised by creating delicious slow-cooked chicken recipes instead. The aroma would fill our home for hours, and by dinnertime, the meat would be so tender it would practically fall off the bone. These meals always managed to satisfy my craving for comfort food while still meeting my mother’s standards for proper nutrition.

A slow cooker isn’t just a kitchen appliance—it’s a game-changer for busy households. Whether you’re juggling family life and don’t have time for elaborate meals, or you’re a working professional coming home exhausted, this magical pot transforms simple ingredients into mouthwatering dishes while you go about your day. It’s truly one of the most brilliant inventions in history.

For the purposes of this story, if you’re like this writer and chicken is your go-to, then you’ll love the family-favorite recipes we’re sharing ahead. These will make you a believer in slow-cooked chicken, too. Trust us—your taste buds (and schedule) will thank you.

Slow-Cooker Recipes For Chicken:

@fitslowcookerqueen

Slow Cooker Chicken Legs Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs To get to the full recipe, GOOGLE fitslowcookerqueen chicken legs or click the link in my profile & search there. I used 3 pounds of chicken & a 6-quart slow cooker. ⏺️ Use your favorite store-bought seasoning or my homemade blend! Here’s what I use: 2 teaspooons salt 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper ⏺️ The blog post includes #instantpot instructions. 🌟https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-chicken-legs/. . . . . . . #fitslowcookerqueen #chickenlegs #chickendrumsticks #slowcooker #crockpot #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotcooking #crockpotchicken #crockpotrecipes #darkmeat #chickenrecipe

♬ original sound – Shannon

Slow-Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 8-10 chicken drumsticks
• 2-3 tablespoons McCormick Season All seasoning
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
2. Rub the drumsticks generously with your favorite seasonings.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown the drumsticks on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
4. Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
5. Transfer the browned drumsticks to the slow cooker.
6. Pour chicken broth around the drumsticks.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
8. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

@malloryhudsonxo

This crockpot dinner has my heart🌷🫶🏽 | creamy lemon & herb chicken. The last time I made this, I seared each peace of chicken on a pan with butter for about 4 minutes on each side. You definitely don’t have to do it, but highly recommend if you have the time! I was too lazy to dirty a pan today lol. ✨recipe Chicken Salt Pepper Oregano Basil Rosemary Thyme 4 tbsp lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves minced garlic 2 tbsp unsalted butter Cook for 2 hours on high (or around 5ish for low) Add in 1 cup half and half 1tbsp chicken bouillon 1tbsp corn starch Cook for an additional 30min-1hr (just keep your eye on it) #cookwithme #crockpotrecipes #crockpotmeals #slowcookermeals #slowcookerrecipes #dinnerathome #easydinner

♬ Home – Matthew Hall

Slow-Cooker Lemon & Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• 4-6 chicken breasts or thighs
• 3 lemons (2 juiced, 1 sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and all herbs and seasonings.
2. Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
3. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken.
4. Add chicken broth and lemon slices.
5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Check that chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F.

@cdavis7x

Crockpot chicken noodle soup on this fine sunday! I love soup season! Fun fact about me- it can be 100 degrees out and I will always be in the mood for some good soup! This is super easy to make and the flavor is 10/10😍 let me know if you try it out! #soupseason #crockpotrecipe #crockpotchickennoodlesoup #chickennoodlesoup #chickennoodlesouprecipe #souprecipe #crockpotrecipes #crockpotrecipes #easyrecipe #soupseasonishere #lifestyle #fyp #fypシ #fypage #fypシ゚viral #foryou #4u

♬ original sound – Zach Bryan Archive

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
6. Return chicken to slow cooker.
7. Add egg noodles and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until tender.
8. Remove bay leaves before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley.

@goldengracekitchen

Thanksgiving Roasted Chicken 1 @smfchicken whole chicken 3 potatoes (cubed) 1 onion sliced Carrots 6-8 garlic cloves 2 tbsp garlic olive oil 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp rosemary 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper Fresh thyme Stuff the cavity of the chicken with fresh thyme, some of the onion slices and some garlic cloves. Tie drumsticks together with kitchen twine. Create a “ring” out of foil by rolling 2 large pieces, and connecting them to form the “ring”. Place ring into the bottom of crock pot. The ring should line the edges of the crock pot. Add your remaining onion, carrots, potatoes, and garlic inside the ring along with some fresh thyme. Pour in the chicken broth. Place the chicken on top of the veggies breast side up. Coat the top of the chicken with olive oil. Add all dry seasonings to a small bowl then sprinkle over entire chicken. Add a few pieces of thyme to the top of the chicken. Cover with lid and cook on high for 3.5-4 hours or on low for 5-6.5 hours. Temperature of the breast should be 165°. You can place the entire crock pot bowl into the oven and roast for 5-10 minutes to create that crispy skin, or remove and place on a baking dish, then roast. #crockpotrecipes #crockpotmeals #crockpotdinner #slowcookerrecipe #slowcookermeals #crockpotchickenrecipe #crockpotchicken #rotisseriechicken #wholechickenrecipe #roastedchicken #chickenrecipes #easyrecipe #easymeals #quickrecipes #quickdinnerrecipes #healthydinners #glutenfree #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivingrecipes #BetheReasonVisa #IntuitTouchdownDance

♬ original sound – Nicole kendrick

Slow-Cooker Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 3 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 3 celery stalks, cut into large chunks

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
2. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
3. Place chopped vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables, breast side up.
5. Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
7. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8. Optional: Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes to crisp skin.

@lexishadle

high protein chicken enchilada soup👏🏼✨ final result + full macros at the end! #crockpot #crockpotrecipes #crockpotmeals #crockpotdinner #dinnerprep #cookwithme #lazygirldinner #onepotmeals #onepotrecipe #enchiladasoup #chickenenchiladasoup #highproteinsoup #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipe #macrofriendlymeals #souprecipe #macrofriendlysoup #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #whatsfordinner #mealplan #mealprepping #mealprep #fallrecipes #fallcrockpotrecipes #healthydinner #healthydinnerideas #healthierrecipes #crockpotcooking

♬ invisible string – Taylor Swift

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans of red enchilada sauce
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes
• 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can of corn, drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Shredded Mexican cheese
• Sour cream
• Tortilla strips
• Diced avocado
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, chicken broth and seasonings.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
5. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
6. Serve hot with desired toppings.