13 Slow Cooker Chicken Dishes That Comfort Your Soul
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Slow cookers make coming home to a delicious meal super easy, even on busy weeknights. Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients you can put in your slow cooker and you will end up with a fantastic new meal every single time. Here are thirteen slow cooker recipes for chicken that the whole family will enjoy on a busy school night.
1. Chicken Cacciatore
A good, hearty, chicken cacciatore recipe is one of those recipes you should always have on hand for a night when you need some comfort food that will nourish not just your body, but your would too. This recipe does just that, and leftovers can be easily packed up for lunch the next day.
2. Slow Cooker Tortilla Chicken Stew
This slow cooker tortilla chicken stew is a hearty and comforting dinner that everyone will look forward to coming home to. You can even prep it the night before and simply turn your slow cooker on in the morning.
3. Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Slow cooker chicken stew recipes are hearty, home-cooked meals that consist of chicken, vegetables, and starches and are cooked in one pot. In this case, a slow cooker pot. This hearty dish can be served with rice, quinoa, noodles, or simply some crunchy garlic bread on the side for a wonderfully comforting meal you can feel good about eating.
4. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
If you are a fan of traditional Indian butter chicken then you are going to love this slow cooker recipe for it. Dinner will be ready when you walk in the door, your house will smell amazing, and you get a delicious dinner.
5. Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken And Beans
This Mexican chicken and beans recipe is that one dish you’ll really love coming home to for dinner. It’s hearty, filling, and goes great with some rice and refried beans. Serve with some tostadas on the side for some delicious dippers.
6. Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew
If you are looking for a hearty meal packed with veggies that you can set and forget, then this slow cooker Creole chicken stew is for you. It makes plenty, so it’s perfect if you have a big family or want leftovers to freeze.
7. Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
If you need a chicken recipe that will cook while you do other things and lets you easily make tacos or burritos for dinner, this slow cooker cilantro lime chicken is the delicious recipe you want.
8. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Coming home to a bowl of this steaming hot white chicken chili is the perfect ending to a busy, cold day. You can top it with a variety of ingredients to make it your own, and the whole family is going to love it.
9. Southwest Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
Corn, black beans, tomatoes, chicken, and seasonings are all you need for this mouthwatering southwest chicken recipe. For a delicious and easy dinner, you can serve it with tortilla chips, as a wrap, or over a bed of rice.
10. French Onion Chicken
This French onion chicken is so easy to make and full of delicious French onion flavor. The tasty soup, with onions, mozzarella cheese, beef broth, and balsamic vinegar, is filling and even low in carbs.
11. Crockpot Italian Chicken
This crockpot Italian chicken is so easy to make. You can literally just pull some ingredients out of the freezer, pop them in the slow cooker, and come home to an amazing dinner. You can add additional ingredients or swap out ingredients you don’t have.
12. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This slow cooker BBQ chicken is perfect for tacos, serving on a bun, or topping a salad. Your family will love this versatile and delicious BBQ chicken! If you have leftovers, this freezes well, too.
13. Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
You are going to love this slow cooker honey sesame chicken, with a homemade sauce. This Asian-inspired dinner has a lot of flavor, and you can adjust the spiciness to your taste. Serve this over a bed of rice with a vegetable side like broccoli, and dinner is done!
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