Crock Pot Chicken
Chicken crock pot meals are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dinner. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you come home to juicy, flavorful chicken and a cozy kitchen that smells like comfort food magic.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts boneless or bone-in
- 1 cup sauce of choice salsa, BBQ, Italian dressing, cream of mushroom soup, etc.
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- optional add-ins carrots, potatoes, green beans, zucchini, etc.
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce of choice over the chicken. Add optional veggies if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through (165°F).
- If sauce is too thin near the end, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to thicken, or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).
- Shred chicken if desired and serve hot with sides.
Notes
Tips: Avoid overcooking chicken breasts as they can dry out; thighs are more forgiving. Resist lifting the lid too often. For extra flavor, sear the chicken first (optional).
Variations: Use BBQ, salsa, Thai peanut sauce, or creamy coconut milk instead of traditional sauces. Add any leftover veggies you have on hand.
Serving suggestions: Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, cornbread, rolls, or a quick salad.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze in airtight bags for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, on the stove, or back in the slow cooker on warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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