Here are 3 delicious and super easy chicken crockpot recipes your family will love! Less than 5 minutes prep, toss it in the crockpot and have a tasty family dinner!
3 Super Easy Chicken Crockpot Recipes
Here are 3 easy chicken crockpot recipes your family will love! These chicken recipes are perfect to make for dinner on busy days. You can take 2 minutes to throw everything in the crockpot in the morning and by dinner time, you will have a tasty family chicken dinner ready to eat.
These chicken crockpot recipes are perfect for families with kids because they don’t have any crazy ingredients that picky eaters will eye suspiciously! Even though they are tasty, they are simple and versatile enough to serve with a wide variety of sides and vegetables.
We most often serve these recipes with rice and an easy vegetable, but you can also serve with other things like potatoes, pasta or bread.
Since I’m often in a hurry and don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen, I will usually microwave a fresh frozen vegetable like broccoli, green beans or mixed vegetables, along with the rice. You might also want to serve with a side salad or a sliced veggie tray. For veggie trays, I will usually serve bably carrots, sliced cucumbers, peppers and whatever else I have on hand. And don’t forget – If you have fresh garden vegetables, use them as a side!
You can also mix and match things that seem to go with the theme of the chicken recipe. For example, if you’re serving the salsa chicken, you could serve with Spanish rice, beans, sopapillas or any other Mexican-themed sides.
If you’re serving the barbecue chicken, you might want to serve it with corn on the cob, broccoli and cornbread. The barbecue chicken is also great shredded and served on buns as barbecue chicken sandwiches. After cooking it on the crockpot, the chicken shreds easily by pulling it apart with 2 forks. Then throw some french fries or tater tots in the oven and serve with salad or a veggie tray.
These easy chicken crockpot recipes also make great leftovers! You can shred the leftover salsa chicken to serve the next day in chicken tacos or you can use leftover barbecue chicken for chicken sandwiches. The leftovers from these crockpot chicken recipes are super easy to use to make many other recipes, so don’t tell the family they are eating leftovers. You’re just planning ahead for additional meals to save time!
Easy Salsa Chicken Recipe
This easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken recipe is a dump-and-go dinner that’s full of flavor with almost no effort. Just add chicken and salsa to your slow cooker, and a few hours later you’ll have tender, juicy chicken that’s perfect for serving over rice, in tacos, burritos, or even on salads. A budget-friendly, family favorite that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs, or about 8 to 10 chicken tenders)
1 (16–20 oz.) jar of your favorite salsa
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high 3–4 hours or low 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the salsa mixture.
- Serve over rice. Leftovers can be used in burritos the next day.
Notes
Optional add-ins: 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup corn (frozen or canned), 1 tsp chili powder or taco seasoning for extra flavor
Serving Ideas
- Spoon over rice or cauliflower rice.
- Tuck into tortillas for burritos, tacos, or enchiladas.
- Top with cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days and are freezer-friendly.
Easy Barbecue Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs, or about 8 to 10 chicken tenders)
1 (15–18 oz.) bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce
Optional: 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp smoked paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of your crockpot.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. (Add onion or seasonings if using.)
- Cover and cook on high 3–4 hours or low 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender and starting to fall apart.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
Notes
Serving Ideas
- Serve on hamburger buns for BBQ sandwiches.
- Serve over rice, baked potatoes, or cornbread. (if you server over rice, you don’t need to shred it.)
- Use leftovers for wraps, quesadillas, or pizza topping.
- Freezes well for easy make-ahead meals.
Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe
Skip the oven and make a juicy, tender roasted chicken right in your slow cooker! Perfect for hot days or busy schedules, this easy roasted chicken recipe gives you a delicious chicken with almost no effort.
Ingredients
1 whole roasting chicken
Lawry’s Seasoning Blend (or your favorite seasonings)
aluminum foil
Instructions
- Rub the chicken all over with the seasoning blend.
- Crumple aluminum foil into 4 large balls and place them in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Set the chicken on top of the foil balls (this keeps it out of the juices so it “roasts” instead of stews).
- Cover and cook on high 4–5 hours or low 7–8 hours, until the chicken is completely done.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes and a crisp side salad for a classic dinner.
- Leftovers are perfect for chicken salad, casseroles, or sandwiches.
- For extra flavor, stuff the cavity with garlic, onion, or lemon before cooking.
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