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Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes

From creamy chicken and noodles to zesty chili, these 34 favorites are sure to dazzle the crowd.



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Tomatillo Chicken Soup

    Tomatillos, jalapenos, and lime juice give this slow-cooker chicken soup recipe a Mexican twist.

Prep:   30 mins 
Slow Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs (low ) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
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Kickin' Chicken Chili

    With frozen veggies and pantry staples such as salsa, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans, this zesty chicken chili is convenient and delicious.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs  to 5 hrs (low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
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Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks with Blue Cheese Dip

    Here's game day recipe the whole crowd will love. The creamy four-ingredient dip cools the heat of the spicy slow-simmered chicken.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
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Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken

    Chicken thighs and vegetables slow cook with a blend of Thai spices to create a rich and satisfying supper.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs  to 6 hrs (low) or 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high)
Stand:   5 mins 
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Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken

    Slow-simmered chicken thighs, spiced with curry and cinnamon, make a serendipitous match with plums, baby carrots, and onion.

Roast:  8 hrs  to 10 hrs Low temp
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Chicken and Biscuits

    Fluffy, cheesy biscuits are smothered in a creamy chicken and veggie sauce -- comfort food at its finest.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:   10 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs (low) or 3-3.5 hours (high)
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Barbecue Chicken and Cheddar Quesadillas

    Tender shredded chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, chile peppers, green onion, and lots of cheese fill flour quesadillas. Serve it with sour cream and salsa.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:   4 mins per batch
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Cashew Chicken

    Almost as easy as takeout, this savory dish is a delicious way to unwind at the end of a hectic weekday.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
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Chicken and White Bean Stew

    Bottled Alfredo sauce lends a creamy texture to this hearty stew featuring chicken thighs. Green chile peppers add a touch of heat.

Prep:   35 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs  to 5 hrs (low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
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Saucy Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Slow-simmering makes this tangy sweet and sour chicken melt in your mouth. Serve it with vegetable fried rice.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs 
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German-Style Chicken Thighs

    Chicken thighs mingle with sauerkraut and spaetzle, creating a zesty, hearty dish with German flair.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-3.5 hours (high)
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Sloppy Chicken Joes

    The filling for this crowd pleaser takes 15 minutes of prep time and then simmers in your slow-cooker all day, making the ideal supper for a busy weeknight.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Broil:   1 min 
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Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

    This thick chowder is a good way to lure picky eaters from macaroni and cheese. Serve it with breadsticks for dipping.

Prep:   10 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs  to 5 hrs (low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
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Caramelized Onion, Walnut, and Cilantro Chicken Salad

    Creamy chicken salad, along with fresh spinach leaves and juicy tomato slices, is layered on toasted sourdough bread.

Prep:   35 mins 
Cook:   16 mins 
Slow Cook:  7 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hrs. (high)
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Coq au Vin Stew

    Beefy onion soup mix and red wine combine with chicken thighs, mushrooms, and onions for a stew that's luscious and comforting on a cold winter day.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs on low or 2-1/2 hours on high
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Creamed Chicken and Corn Soup

    A thick and creamy broth is filled with tender chicken, carrot, onion, corn, and celery. Top with crisp bacon.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs  to 6 hrs (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
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Chicken and Vegetables with Herbs

    These slow-simmered chicken legs are comfort food at its finest. Simmered in wine and seasoned with thyme and rosemary, they're the perfect partner for fluffy mashed potatoes.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hours (high)
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Chicken Stroganoff

    Cream of mushroom soup laced with roasted garlic and meaty chicken chunks puts a new spin on traditional stroganoff.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs on low or 3 hours on high
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Easy Italian Chicken

    Bottled spaghetti sauce makes this chicken-and-cabbage combo as easy to put together as it is to enjoy. Serve it over your favorite pasta noodles.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
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Chicken Chili

    Brimming with tender chicken and white kidney beans, this fiery chili owes its bold flavor to a zesty mix of cumin, oregano, garlic, and jalapeno chili pepper.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs  to 6 hrs (low) or 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high)
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Cacciatore-Style Chicken

    Similar to the familiar Italian classic, this hearty dish is brimming with onions, mushrooms, and seasoned tomatoes.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
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Fennel-and-Pear Chicken Thighs

    The licorice-like flavor of fennel makes a serendipitous match with pears. Because the fruit is dried rather than fresh, you can make this dish any time of year.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hours (high)
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Chicken Osso Buco

    Although classic Italian osso buco is made with veal shanks, this slow-cooker version is tasty proof that chicken drumsticks can be a first-rate substitute.

Prep:   45 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs  to 6 hrs (low) 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high)
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Easy Chicken Rarebit

    The cheese pasta sauce and the Worcestershire sauce make this dish reminiscent of Welsh rarebit. Serve the creamy mixture on a whole wheat bun.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs  to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
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Creamy Basil Chicken

    Prep for this beautiful dish is a snap. Simply put the chicken and vegetables in a slow cooker and let it work its magic.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  3 hrs 30 mins (high) or 6 hours (low) + 30 minutes(high)
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Save time by making this soup with Mexican-seasoned chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Fresh jalapenos add a touch of heat.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
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Zesty Tomato-Ginger Chicken

    This light dish gets its great flavor from a just-right balance of tomato, ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness.

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Moroccan Chicken Stew

    Raisins, apricots, and a delicious blend of spices make this slow-cooker stew hard to resist; serve it at a casual weeknight get-together.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs 30 mins (low) or 3-1/2 hours (high)
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Barbecue-Style Chicken

    This slow-simmering barbecue makes a delicious weeknight dinner -- or game day treat for the crowd.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  10 hrs  to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)
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French Chicken Stew

    Tender chicken, herbs, and fresh vegetables make this slow-cooker dish a surefire crowd pleaser; time-saving ingredients such as premade pasta sauce make preparation a snap.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 7 hrs on high-heat setting
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Thyme Chicken and Mushrooms

    This fuss-free dinner is perfect for casual entertaining. For a brighter flavor, add more thyme and basil 10 minutes before serving.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 8 hrs 
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Chicken Edamame Chowder

    Make chicken soup a weeknight favorite with this Asian-inspired twist. Serve it with veggie spring rolls.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:   20 mins  to  30 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hrs. (high) Slow Cooker: 3-1/2 or 4 qt.
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Chicken Curry

    Sweet raisins and peanuts balance spicy curry in this mouthwatering dish.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
Cook:   30 mins 
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Chicken & Vegetable Bean Soup

    With a captivating mix of Great Northern beans, fennel, carrots, and tomatoes all simmered with rosemary, parsley, and garlic, this chicken soup is a notch above the rest.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs 30 mins  to 5 hrs 30 mins (low) or 8-1/2 to 10-1/2 hours (high)
Stand:  1 hr 
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Crock Posole

    Turkey or chicken adds filling protein to this hearty Southwestern-inspired soup of hominy, tomatoes, and herbs. Heat up leftovers in the microwave for lunch the next day.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  2 hrs 30 mins 
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jkrafka1 wrote:

On your chicken and vegetable bean soup (photo 34 of 36), why would the cooking time be 4 - 5 hours on low heat or 8 - 10 hours on high. Please tell me that those two times are switched!!!!

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mmikedesign wrote:

I keep saving recipes and it says they are saved but where? When I click on the correct site nothing is saved.

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mmandjm wrote:

I assume it is your computer and not the site that makes manuevering this site difficult. I have the slowest, oldest computer in the world, and have no issues finding what I want. At the upper right side of the screen, it say "view all thumbnails." Click on this to see each individual recipe. The slideshow just moves right along also so something is definitely wrong with your computer...not the site.

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carol_dvll wrote:

The site works great... I have no problems with it.. and love how you can search the new recipes by clicking on the blue arrow... love that... keep up the good work.. I truly enjoy BHG

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efybaby1 wrote:

I have been looking for recipes

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cheflarryd wrote:

To utilize slide presentation click on blue arrow on right side of each picture. Sure works for me. I like the new format as I can zip right through the recipes just by looking at the pictures and moving on if it doesn't look good. Great job B&G.

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Arizona96 wrote:

clover3 wrote: You don't need the ingredients for these recipes. These great photos is all that is required.

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mjmcgratm wrote:

Not one drop of this went to waste! My family LOVED it!!! It's a definite keeper!!

10/2/2011 10:07:37 PM Report Abuse
mjmcgratm wrote:

I made the cashew chicken and it was delicious...even though I did cook it a bit too long!! Loved it and will make it again!

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mlt41 wrote:

Not having any problems with the website.

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jeremyschultz wrote:

Looks good to me :)

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froglady7581 wrote:

I have been looking now for quite a few minutes for the crock-pot chiken receipes. I can find one. Where is the botton to give me more? Are all your pages this haed to manuveor. I just found this site tonight, and got all excited. JUST what I thought I was looking for - EASY crockpot ones. But if finding them is not easy how is the putting them together???????

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raddler_2000 wrote:

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BHG Editor Catie wrote:

To the person looking for a simple, budget-friendly chicken noodle soup recipe, here's our favorite: http://www.bhg.com/recipes/soup/soup/chicken-soups/?page=10 It's a classic! Happy cooking! --Catie Bielecki, Digital Assistant Food Editor, Better Homes and Gardens

12/16/2010 11:24:37 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

This was delicious! I was kind of scared the ingredients would not play well together and was going to modify it but tried it anyway and was amazed with the flavors. Even my very picky husband and less picky daughter loved it.

7/26/2010 07:17:52 PM Report Abuse
gramasflwr wrote:

THANK YOU for ALL the CROCKPOT recipes because I've given up on OVEN-COOKED dinners this very HOT SUMMER & am using the CROCK POT @ the electric outlet on the back porch to cook OUTDOORS!

7/24/2010 10:30:32 AM Report Abuse
lillylangtry wrote:

Moroccan food does NOT use curry - EVER. Take it from someone who grew up eating authentic Moroccan food every day growing up. Curry is NOT used in Morocco, period. That said, I'm not one to say that this dish may not be good. I just hate seeing the adjective "Moroccan" tacked on to dishes that aren't Moroccan. Imagine someone making a recipe called "All-American Hamburgers Stuffed with Cinnamon"....

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BHG Editor Catie wrote:

Hi Woolly3! Here is the Lemon-Cumin Grilled Chicken Breast recipe you are looking for: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/lemon-cumin-grilled-chicken-breast/

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woolly3 wrote:

I just found a great wheat berry salad. It said sevre with Lemon-cumin grilled chicken....see recipe center. Well I have been looking for over an hour, and can't find it. This web site is so slow and cumberson that I often don't bother reading my weekly newsletter. That's a pity as the content is good if you can get to it.

1/11/2010 01:02:25 PM Report Abuse
chriscava1 wrote:

marianneschap, that recipe sounds great! i want it too.

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