6 Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes That Practically Cook Themselves! The Easiest Crockpot Dinners Ever!

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through six delicious slow cooker chicken recipes from Julia Pacheco. These recipes are not only easy to prepare but also ensure your chicken turns out juicy and flavorful. Whether you're using chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Let’s dive into the details!

Step 1: Prepare Crockpot Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

1. Ingredients Needed:

   • Chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
   • Potatoes, diced
   • Carrots, sliced
   • Chicken broth
   • Seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder)

2. Instructions:

   • Place the diced potatoes and sliced carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker.
   • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and place it on top of the vegetables.
   • Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 2: Make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

1. Ingredients Needed:

   • Chicken drumsticks
   • BBQ sauce
   • Optional: coleslaw for serving

2. Instructions:

   • Place chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker.
   • Pour BBQ sauce over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
   • Serve with coleslaw for a complete meal.

Step 3: Prepare Honey Garlic Chicken

1. Ingredients Needed:

   • Chicken (any cut)
   • Honey
   • Soy sauce
   • Garlic, minced

2. Instructions:

   • In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
   • Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over it.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
   • Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.

Step 4: Cook Marry Me Chicken

1. Ingredients Needed:

   • Chicken breasts
   • Cream cheese
   • Sun-dried tomatoes
   • Spinach

2. Instructions:

   • Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
   • Add cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach on top.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
   • Serve with pasta or bread.

Step 5: Make Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

1. Ingredients Needed:

   • Chicken (any cut)
   • Rotel tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
   • Cream cheese
   • Pasta of choice

2. Instructions:

   • Place chicken in the slow cooker and add Rotel tomatoes.
   • Top with cream cheese.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
   • Before serving, cook pasta separately and mix it with the chicken mixture.

Step 6: Prepare Fiesta Chicken

1. Ingredients Needed:

   • Chicken
   • Black beans
   • Corn
   • Salsa
   • Taco seasoning

2. Instructions:

   • Place chicken in the slow cooker.
   • Add black beans, corn, salsa, and taco seasoning.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
   • Serve over rice or in tacos.

Conclusion

These six slow cooker chicken recipes are perfect for anyone looking to simplify their dinner routine while enjoying flavorful meals. Each recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal preparation. Try them out and enjoy the convenience of slow cooking! For more delicious recipes and tips, consider exploring Julia Pacheco's cooking channel and website. Happy cooking!