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Chicken is probably already top of mind when you're looking for an easy meal option; use your slow cooker to prepare it, and the job becomes almost effortless. Dark meat chicken thighs and legs are best suited for this method, but you can even use your slow cooker to make perfect chicken breasts. Whether you're craving tacos or barbecue, curry or cacciatore, these are the best hands-off, slow-cooker chicken recipes to reach for.
Slow-Cooker Burnt Honey Barbecue Chicken
A quick sear in a cast-iron skillet awakens the flavors of the herbs and spices and gives this no-fuss chicken a nice crust. The real star here is the burnt honey barbecue sauce; added just before serving, it retains a distinct honey flavor that balances the tangy-sweet chicken perfectly.
Slow-Cooker Ethiopian-Spiced Chicken and Black Lentil Stew
In this intensely comforting spiced chicken and black lentil stew, bold ingredients like fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and white wine simmer slowly with the Ethiopian spice blend berbere.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Diana Chistruga
Chef Jenn Louis cooks this smoky chicken in the oven, but it's also easy to make in a slow cooker. There are many versions of tinga — the smoky Mexican tomato sauce — and this one is especially effortless, calling for only a few simple ingredients.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
After just 25 minutes of prep and initial cooking, it's set-it-and-forget-it for this cozy classic. The soup is done when the chicken is tender, six to eight hours later. If you prefer your pasta al dente, add it after the chicken has cooked.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Linguine and Caper Berries
After a quick sear on the stove, chicken thighs take a trip to the slow cooker along with browned onions, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and plenty of sweet paprika to cook until tender. To finish, the chicken is shredded and added back to the sauce along with tart caper berries to brighten the flavors.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry with Potatoes and Cauliflower
It doesn't get more comforting than this cozy chicken curry. After the chicken and veggies finish in the slow cooker, the juices are quickly reduced on the stove and mixed with coconut milk to make the creamy sauce.
Slow-Cooker Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie
A regional variation of chicken and dumplings, this recipe calls for wide, flat pot pie noodles, which hold their texture in the broth. Substitute regular egg noodles if pot pie noodles aren't available.
Slow-Cooker Rice Congee with Chicken
© Todd Porter & Diane Cu
This tasty chicken and rice porridge is all about the toppings: sliced Chinese sausages, minced ginger, sliced scallions, roasted peanuts, soy sauce, sesame oil, and hot sauce. If you'd like to make this ahead, the congee can be refrigerated overnight.
Slow-Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Apricots, Olives, and Almonds
This warming chicken dish is slow-cooked in Moroccan spices and then served on a bed of fluffy couscous with a sprinkle of crunchy toasted almonds.
Perfect Slow-Cooker Chicken Breasts
Yes, you can make chicken breasts in your slow cooker! Here, they're simmered slowly in garlicky, herb-infused olive oil until they're wonderfully juicy and flavorful, then the oil gets emulsified into a silky aïoli to serve alongside. The duo makes for a spectacular light meal with a salad but could also be turned into a perfect sandwich.
Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup
Thickened with a touch of flour and enriched with butter and cream, this decadent chicken soup is cooked with the bones intact for extra flavor. Buttery toasted croutons on top provide a nice crunch.
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
If you love chicken noodle soup, this hearty, flavorful variation is a must-try. Browning the chicken first adds depth of flavor to the stock, and whisking the eggs in at the last minute ensures a silky texture.
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