Let your slow cooker take care of tonight's dinner with chicken recipes that are ready when you get home.
Salsa and chili powder add the spiciness to this chicken stew, but probably not too much for timid tasters or kids. If you want to kick up the heat, use a hot salsa and a dash of hot sauce or ground red pepper.
Recipe: Spicy Chicken Stew
All you need are 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to make this citrusy chicken for dinner. Because the slow cooker is not ideal for browning, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and run it under the broiler for a few minutes to get the skin crisp and golden.
Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
This slow-cooker version of an American-Italian classic calls for a whole chicken that's quartered, then simmered with bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and tomato. Using a whole chicken gives the dish great flavor and also makes it budget-friendly because buying a whole chicken is usually more economical than buying pieces.
Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore
This earthy chicken stew features dried mushrooms, new potatoes, leeks, bacon and fresh herbs for a savory, satisfying one-dish meal.
Dressing is not just for the holidays–especially when you can cook it in the slow-cooker. With the addition of shredded chicken, this savory moist dressing moves from a side dish to a main dish that's perfect for supper.
Chicken and rice are perfect dinner partners, so simplify your dinnertime prep by cooking them together in the slow cooker. All you need to add is a simple side dish such as microwave-steamed veggies, and you've got a meal.
Recipe: Lemony Chicken Breast with Rice
White chili is a nice departure from beefy tomato-based chili, and just as hearty and satisfying. It's also friendly on the wallet at only $1.58 per serving.
Recipe: White Bean and Chicken Chili
Get maximum Tex-Mex flavor when you cook chicken breast halves, onion, and salsa in the slow cooker. Top the chicken with shredded cheese, and serve with beans, lettuce, tortillas, and additional salsa for an easy meal that involves less than 10 minutes of prep.
Recipe: Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken
The addition of butternut squash and a fresh orange makes this braised chicken company worthy. Round out the chicken-and-vegetables meal with rice steamed in the microwave, and your dinner prep is complete.
Spoon this rich and creamy chicken mixture over pasta, rice, or biscuits for a home-style dinner that's sure to satisfy your need for comfort food.
Recipe: Creamy Slow-Cooker Chicken
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