Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.