Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Below are several slow cooker chicken recipes that we like. For all recipes, you can use either dark or white meat, whichever you prefer. We find that it is better to skin the chicken first and to trim excess fats.
This is because fats will melt during the long cooking time and the dish will be cooking in fat all day, which is not very pleasant.
Boned-in or boneless? Either is fine, from our experience. Boned-in chicken is generally cheaper so that's the type I usually use.
I usually lightly season the chicken with some salt prior to cooking.
It is easy to adapt your favorite chicken recipes for the slow cooker. Just remember to reduce the liquid by at least one half. For example, if the regular recipe calls for 1 cup of water, use only 1/2 cup.
Never use more than 1 cup of liquid total otherwise the dish will be quite soupy.
Bon Appetite!
Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
- African Braised Chicken - Highly fragrant dish, thanks to the use of a few spices.
- Asian Ginger Soy Sauce Chicken - Ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil infuse the chicken in this aromatic dish
- Barbeque Chicken - Recipe features a classic barbeque sauce for the slow cooker or crockpot.
- Black Bean Sauce Chicken - Simple but yummy Asian dish.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - French inspired thin chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese.
- Chicken Noodle Soup - what is more comforting than a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup?!
- Chili Garlic Chicken - if you love chili and garlic, you'll love this recipe.
- Coq Au Vin - Classic French dish with chicken, mushrooms and onions all braised in hearty red wine.
- Dijon Mustard Chicken - Simple and easy dish.
- Easy Chicken Cacciatore - no need to spend $$$ on an Italian meal. Make this simple dish yourself!
- Lemon Chicken - Healthier and easier version than the restaurant kind.
- Lemonade Chicken - Frozen lemonade makes a surprising appearance in this dish.
- Orange Glazed Chicken - Easy to make and easy on your wallet!
- Oyako Donburi - Japanese Chicken and Egg Bowl, simple, satisfying and delicious.
- Sweet Apricot Chicken - this is one of the easiest and tastiest chicken dishes around. The apricot preserves and Russian dressing contribute to the sweetness of this dish.
- Spanish Chicken - dish packed with vegetables and flavors!
- Spicy Korean Chicken Barbeque - Sweet, spicy and aromatic Korean "barbeque" dish.
- Taiwanese Braised Chicken - variation of a Taiwanese dish called Three Cup Chicken.
- Teriyaki Chicken - the common item on a Japanese restaurant menu and now, your house menu!
- Teriyaki Chicken Wings - Japanese inspired recipe for the slow cooker.