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12 Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

Betty Gold
By Betty Gold Updated September 11, 2019
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When it comes to fuss-free dinners, chicken is the ultimate crowd-pleasing ingredient. The versatile, lean meat—whether you're working with boneless breasts, bone-in thighs, or even a straight-from-the-store rotisserie bird—takes to a variety of cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. Kids love it, too.

One of our favorite ways to cook chicken is in the slow cooker. This method's a lifesaver for busy weeknights: simply toss your bird in, set it, and forget it until dinnertime. Slow-cooked chicken is incredibly tender, too. For dishes you know you'll want to eat again soon, we recommend doubling up on ingredients and tossing leftovers in the freezer.

Here, we've rounded up some of Real Simple's best, easy-to-make slow cooker chicken recipes your whole family will love. We cover the classics—from Slow Cooker Chicken with Biscuits to Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie—plus plenty of fresh takes on delicious dinner ideas, like Chicken Mole Chili and Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup.

RELATED: How to Buy the Best Chicken Possible, Despite All the Confusing Packaging Claims

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Chicken Taco Soup

Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
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This fall-friendly soup tastes delicious with toppings like radishes, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, and fresh corn. For added crunch, throw on some tortilla chips, too.

Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Crock Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
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Garam masala—a mix of spices that includes cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne—gives this dish its classic Indian flair.

Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole Chili Recipe

Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole Chili
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The flavors of irresistible mole snuck their way into this mouthwatering slow-cooker chicken chili recipe. Mole, a rich Mexican sauce usually containing raisins and chocolate, makes everything better. Leftovers love to play with tacos and enchiladas, so this is basically the chili that keeps on giving.

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken With Biscuits

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken With Biscuits
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Serve this comforting slow-cooked stew with warm biscuits to sop up the luscious sauce.

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Slow-Cooker Soy-Glazed Chicken With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Soy-Glazed Crockpot Chicken With Stir-Fried Vegetables
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A little Asian fish sauce enriches this dish with a deep, savory umami taste.

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Slow cooker Chicken Congee

Slow cooker chicken congee
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Making this congee recipe in the slow-cooker not only allows for hands-off cooking, it infuses the coconut milk-base with even more flavor. Suggested toppings include cilantro and Sriracha, but almost any savory element tastes great on top—roasted mushrooms, a fried egg, even avocado would all be equally at home here.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup

Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup Recipe with Pasta
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You can cook the pasta directly in the broth in your slow cooker instead of using a separate pot in this standout from our crock pot chicken recipes.

Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Potpie

Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Potpie
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Top each bowl with a round of flaky puff pastry to stand in for the crisp, tender crust.

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Slow-Cooker Curried Chicken With Ginger and Yogurt

Slow-Cooker Curried Chicken With Ginger and Yogurt
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Simmer the chicken in a mixture of tomato paste, garlic, curry powder, and fresh ginger to add vibrant Indian flavors.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken With Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions

Slow-Cooker Chicken With Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions
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Browning the meat first lends depth and richness to this hearty stew.

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Slow-Cooker Soy-Braised Chicken

Slow-Cooker Soy-Braised Chicken
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A take on a classic Filipino dish, the chicken gets a big boost from apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken, Fennel, and White Bean Soup

Chicken, Fennel, and White Bean Soup
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Delicate fennel fronds perfume the broth with a faint licorice fragrance and flavor.

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