5 Delicious Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes to Simplify Your Week

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Slow cookers are a busy home cook’s best friend, and chicken is a versatile protein that shines in a variety of dishes. Here are five easy and delicious chicken slow cooker recipes that will make your weeknight dinners a breeze!

1. Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve over rice or vegetables, garnished with green onions.

2. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Italian seasoning to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
3. Pour the heavy cream over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Stir before serving and enjoy with pasta or crusty bread.

3. Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Buns for serving
• Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Mix barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and smoked paprika, then pour over the chicken.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
5. Serve on buns with coleslaw, if desired.

4. Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve with roasted vegetables or over a bed of quinoa.

5. Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, cubed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add the chicken, carrots, potatoes, and onion to the slow cooker.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
4. Stir well before serving. This stew is perfect on its own or with some crusty bread.

Well, there you have it. These chicken slow cooker recipes are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, they’ll make your family dinners a hit without spending hours in the kitchen. Give them a try and enjoy the delicious, home-cooked goodness!

With Love,

Mandy xo