Family-Friendly Chicken Crockpot Dinners
When the days get shorter and the evenings busier, fall and winter nights can feel a little overwhelming. That’s when the slow cooker becomes a true lifesaver; dump in your ingredients, go about your day, and come home to dinner practically done.
As a bonus, your whole kitchen will smell incredible while it cooks. Honestly, I don’t know why Glade hasn’t come out with a line of “Crockpot Scents”. Who wouldn’t want their house smelling like creamy chicken and bacon, or cozy mushroom soup?
Weeknight Chicken Slow Cooker Meals
These recipes range in variety so you have a great mix to pull upon for those busy weeks! Plus most can easily be adapted using what you have on hand.
If you are not a fan of condensed soups, you can easily make a homemade version instead!
Catalina Chicken
It sounds unusual, but the sweet-and-savory combo of cranberry sauce, Catalina dressing, and onion soup mix makes chicken that’s tender and flavorful. Swap Catalina for French dressing if that’s what you have, or serve it over noodles instead of rice.
Chicken & Broccoli Rice
This is the crockpot version of classic broccoli chicken rice casserole, cheesy and hearty all in one dish. You can swap cheddar for Colby Jack, use brown rice instead of white, or even stir in cauliflower rice to lighten it up.
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
This easy gumbo has all the hearty flavors of chicken, smoked sausage, and okra simmered together for a tasty Southern-inspired meal. Don’t have okra? Frozen corn or bell peppers work great, and you can season it with Cajun spice or Old Bay for extra flavor.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
This soup has all the cheesy, ham-and-chicken goodness of chicken cordon bleu without any of the fuss. If you don’t have Swiss, mozzarella or provolone melt in just as nicely, and leftover ham or turkey works perfectly too.
Crack Chicken
This creamy and cheesy chicken dish is loaded with ranch flavor, smoky bacon, and tender shredded chicken — total comfort food! You can swap the cheddar for mozzarella or Monterey Jack, or toss in jalapeños or Rotel if your family likes a little kick.
Creamy Chicken Potato Soup
A thick and hearty soup, this one’s like a potato chowder made extra filling with tender chicken. Try Yukon golds for a creamier texture, or add extra veggies like carrots and corn to make it stretch even further.
Creamy Pesto Chicken
Simple but flavorful, this chicken cooks down in a creamy pesto sauce that’s perfect for spooning over pasta or rice. Try sun-dried tomato pesto for a fun twist, or lighten it up with Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
Mushroom Chicken
Rich, creamy, and savory, this chicken and mushroom dinner tastes like a cozy night in a bowl. You can use cream of chicken or celery soup instead of mushroom, or stir in extra veggies like peas or carrots to bulk it up.
Pepper Jack Chicken
With chicken, veggies, and melty pepper jack cheese, this crockpot meal has just the right amount of spice. Not a fan of heat? Swap the pepper jack for cheddar or mozzarella, or change out the green beans for broccoli or mixed veggies.
Dump and Go Chicken Crockpot Recipes
With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty slow cooker, these chicken crockpot recipes prove that dinner doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be delicious.
Whether you’re craving something creamy, cheesy, or a little bit spicy, there’s a recipe here that will keep your family full and happy on even the busiest nights.
Try one (or all!) of these easy meals and enjoy the bonus of a kitchen that smells amazing while dinner takes care of itself.
