10 Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners To Keep You Cozy

Nothing beats a hearty, home-cooked meal on a chilly evening especially when your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting! From tender shredded chicken to rich, comforting stews, these easy recipes will warm you up from the inside out. Just toss in the ingredients, let the slow cooker work its magic, and enjoy a stress-free meal!

Sweet & Tangy Honey Mustard Chicken

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An effortless weeknight dinner. This slow cooker honey mustard chicken is cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for busy days this gluten-free chicken recipe will soon become your favorite, hassle-free family dinner. To learn more: Honey Mustard Chicken

Spicy Green Chili Chicken

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Deliciously simple this crockpot green chili chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. Tender, juicy shredded chicken in a strong, spicy seasoning. This gluten-free weeknight dinner comes together with only 5 main ingredients. To learn more: Green Chili Chicken

Cozy and Delicious Chicken Noodle Soup

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Made from scratch in the slow cooker this gluten-free chicken noodle soup is a comforting blend of ingredients perfect for chilly nights. To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Fall-Off-The-Bone Chicken Drumsticks

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A delicious and simple meal that requires minimal effort on your part. These slow cooker chicken legs are made with just a few ingredients and come out with juicy, tender chicken that falls off the bone. Seasoned in a simple dry rub, these chicken drumsticks are the perfect easy weeknight dinner! To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

Wooden spoon scooping our dairy-free chicken pot pie from a slow cooker. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Thick, creamy, comfort food made all in just one slow cooker. This dairy-free chicken pot pie has all the traditional pot pie flavors but with a healthy gluten-free twist. And because it’s made in a slow cooker, it’s a great option for chilly, busy weeknights.

Get the recipe: Chicken Pot Pie In The Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Tender BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Tender, juicy, and simmered in a gluten-free, homemade BBQ sauce! Skip the grill and save your oven space, these slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs make the easiest weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

No-Fuss Creamy Chicken Alfredo

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Save time in the kitchen and enjoy a classic comfort with this slow cooker chicken alfredo! Made with a creamy, dairy-free alfredo sauce this crockpot chicken recipe is a staple for busy weeknights.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

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A creamy, dairy-free Tuscan chicken recipe made in the slow cooker. Infused with garlic, leek, and basil undertones, this crockpot Tuscan chicken could be right out of Italy. Made with a base of coconut milk and bone broth, this easy weeknight dinner is also paleo and whole30 approved.

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken

Easy Chicken Teriyaki in the Slow Cooker

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A tender, slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe that takes under ten minutes to prep! This easy teriyaki chicken recipe is sweetened with honey to give you a sweet but healthy teriyaki sauce.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Simple Maple Balsamic Chicken

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Tender, juicy chicken breasts with just 5-minutes of prep! This slow cooker gluten-free balsamic chicken is as easy as it gets for a weeknight dinner. Soaked in maple balsamic dressing and cooked slowly over the day, this chicken recipe makes the perfect busy mom, weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Maple Balsamic Slow Cooker Chicken