Slow cooker recipes are convenient.
Not only that but they can taste absolutely amazing too.
Only because they can be set it and forget it recipes it doesn’t mean that you don’t get to eat something delicious when it’s done.
You can make just about anything in a crockpot and one of the easiest recipes to make is slow cooker chicken recipes.
They also tend to make great leftovers that you can pack for work or save for the next day and reheat. One of my favorite crockpot recipes is creating BBQ chicken because of how easy it is to make.
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You can make pasta recipes, rice recipes, soups, hoagies, dumplings…you name it, chances are you can make it in a crockpot. Did you know you can even roast a chicken in a slow cooker? Yeah, no need to leave a chicken in the oven worried if it’ll burn or overcook.
And anything that can save you time while cooking is always a plus. Talking about saving time, you can download a slow cooker cooking times sheet here. Stick it on your fridge and stop guessing how long it takes to cook something! Now for the recipes:
Here are some ideas to get you started spending less time in the kitchen and more time for other stuff.
Crockpot chicken and potatoes with carrots
Via Well Plated
You can’t go wrong with chicken and potatoes, especially with this recipe! Once you get all your ingredients together in the slow cooker it can be as easy as ‘set it and forget it’. Make sure to get the full recipe on Well Plated.
Crockpot cheesy chicken and ranch
Via Real Housemoms
Cheesy chicken and ranch sounds absolutely delicious. Especially when you realize how easy and hands free it is to put it together. Check out the recipe on Real Housemoms.
Slow cooker chicken breast
Sometimes for dinner, the easier it is to make, the better. And a couple of chicken breasts can do the trick. Just don’t forget to set them on the right time so it’s nice and ready when you’re serving some for dinner.
Crokpot creamy ranch and chicken potatoes
Via Wishes N Dishes
A potato soup recipe is always a recipe you can’t pass up. Using a slow cooker makes it easier to create, like this creamy ranch and chicken potatoes.
Slow cooker pork carnitas tacos
Via Teal Notes
This is one of the favorite recipes on the blog! It’s an absolutely delicious recipe that gives a nice flavorful twist to the pork carnitas tacos recipe. Go head and try it this week.
Pork Carnitas Tacos (Slow Cooker Pork Tacos)
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs Pork shoulder roast
- 15 oz Can of pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp Hoisin or soy sauce
- 4 Cloves of minced garlic
- 2 Jalapenos, sliced thin
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until falling apart.
- Shred the meat with a fork, add salt & pepper as needed.
- Brown 6 inch flour tortillas.
- Top with pulled pork, pepper slaw, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, yogurt dressing, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Crockpot chicken and gravy
Chicken and gravy is yet another recipe worth trying out. Once you see how easy it is to make you’ll probably want to stick it into your favorite recipes book for future reference.
Crockpot chicken and noodles
Try this chicken and noodles recipe as part of your meal planning. Easy, not too many ingredients, and to the point. Can’t go wrong with a cheap dinner idea like that, especially if you have a big family to feed!
Slow cooker chicken curry
