Fall dinners are super easy with these 25 easy and Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes! All of these slow cooker recipes are quick to meal prep and dinners that your whole family will enjoy. Make one of these delicious meals for busy days!
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Is it healthy to cook chicken in a crockpot?
Making healthy crockpot chicken recipes is one of my favorite dinners to make for a healthy weeknight meal my entire family will love.
The slow cooker is one of the best convenience appliances for making meal prep easy. You can throw together all of your ingredients the night before and cook it in the morning.
Each of these recipes is great for busy weeknights and perfect to make for chilly fall dinners.
Although cooking time will vary from recipe to recipe, I find that the few minutes of prep to make these easy meals is worth it!
Many of these recipes serve as a great protein base for a healthy meal. You can eat them as is, or serve them with cauliflower rice, brown rice, white rice, black beans,
If you like these recipes, be sure to try our healthy chicken soup recipes which include favorites like white chicken chili, chicken potato soup, bone broth chicken soup, enchilada soup and more!
An easy dinner full of creamy sauce (thanks to sour cream or Greek yogurt) and pasta noodles.
Your family will love this easy chicken recipe.
Use skinless chicken breasts in this delicious dinner.
Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and chicken breast are the main ingredients in this healthy dinner that is full of flavor.
SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
Add in some red pepper or hot sauce for a spicy version of this one-pot meal.
You can use soy sauce or coconut aminos to make this delicious meal.
Cook the pasta right in the slow cooker!
Creamy pasta and delicious sauce make this a family favorite.
CHICKEN, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES
The best part about this recipe is that the entire meal is cooked in one pot!
Fresh green beans and red potatoes are easy side dishes to pair with chicken.
Crockpot chicken fajitas are a classic Taco Tuesday recipe that makes dinner time a breeze!
A squeeze of lime juice tops this crock pot shredded chicken like no other!
A versatile and delicious meal with 37 grams of protein per serving!
One of the most flavorful healthy crockpot chicken recipes you can make!
This recipe has only 6 ingredients and minimal prep making it one of the best healthy recipes to make!
Perfect simple dinner that is easy to meal prep for lunch leftovers.
Creamy and sweet sauce you will swear is from a restaurant!
An easy chicken meal with delicious Indian flavors!
Cook a whole chicken in one pot with this easy and flavorful recipe.
Get a few chicken dinners out of this recipe since it makes the whole bird!
The best part about this recipe? It's even better than takeout!
This chicken and rice recipe is sweet and savory!
A simple Italian dinner that is easy enough for a weeknight meal or fancy enough to serve for a family dinner.
This classic chicken recipe is bursting with Italian seasonings!
Buffalo chicken replaces salsa chicken in this easy weeknight dinner that is sure to please!
Chicken bowls like this are one of our favorite easy meals!
A delicious Mexican crock pot meal full of flavor!
Great for leftovers and for making burritos, tacos, bowls, and more!
Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Eat leftovers in a salad, sandwich, or wrap!
The easy homemade BBQ sauce is beyond delicious!
Just a few simple ingredients and you have one of the best healthy crockpot chicken recipes there is!
This crockpot shredded chicken recipe is great for filling up tacos, burritos, or serving in a cheese quesadilla!
Forget takeout! This sticky chicken will satisfy all of your cravings.
A simple one pan meal with delicious Asian sauces.
Bold flavors and simple ingredients your family will love.
An easy no-fuss recipe you can put into weekly meal rotation!
This slow cooker chicken breast recipe is full of extra flavor!
Serve this recipe over pasta or with zucchini noodles.
Serve this bbq chicken on a sandwich or in a bowl for an easy recipe that is super quick.
Slow cooker chicken thigh recipes like this BBQ chicken make the most juicy and tender meat you can imagine!
This one pot chicken recipe will give you plenty of meals!
Lemon is one of the best flavors you can add to any chicken recipe!
Make this easy crockpot recipe a day ahead for even better flavor the next day!
Spicy and flavorful chicken adobo made easy in the slow cooker.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Light, flavorful, and perfect for an easy meal.
Tons of veggies and fresh flavors make this chicken meal a no-brainer!
This recipe freezes well and is perfect for meal prep!
Just 15 minutes of prep time!
Expert Tips for Making Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Here are my top 3 tips for making chicken slow cooker meals:
- Keep chicken from drying out in the crockpot by not overcooking it. Generally, chicken will cook in 3-4 hours on low, not on high.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to gauge the internal temp of chicken to 165F. Turn off the crockpot and serve once it is cooked.
- Chicken thighs are the best chicken to make in a crockpot or slow cooker. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are the juiciest and most tender meat with the most moisture and flavor.
FAQs about Cooking Chicken in the Crockpot
Frozen chicken should not be put in a crockpot or slow cooker. Chicken should be defrosted before slow cooking.
You can use frozen chicken when making pressure cooker or instant pot chicken because it brings the chicken to a safe temperature quickly.
You can put raw meat directly into the crockpot. Slow cookers are made to cook raw meat.
Browning the meat is not required, however it does help to seal in moisture and flavor during cooking.
Cook time will depend on the thickness of the meat. Generally raw chicken will cook in 3 to 4 hours in the crockpot.
Use an instant-read thermometer to accurately gauge the internal temperature of cooked chicken to 165F.
Some kind of liquid needs to be added to cooking chicken in the crockpot. Select water, chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, or butter to ensure the chicken cooks properly and does not dry out.
Chicken should be cooked on low in a slow cooker for optimal flavor, texture, and taste.
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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Neufchatel cheese about ¾ of the block
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth more or less if needed
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 lb. chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning sub ranch packet if desired
- 16 oz whole wheat spaghetti cooked
Instructions
- Add soup, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and ¾ block Neufchatel cheese to the slow cooker and stir gently.
- Place chicken on top of sauce mixture.
- Season chicken with either Everything Bagel seasoning or a ranch packet.
- Allow chicken to cook on low for 2 hours and then high for 1 hour (or 4 hours on low). Remove to a bowl and shred using two forks or a hand mixer.
- Use an immersion blender to make the sauce smooth and creamy. If you've used a slow cooker liner, be careful not to get too close to the bottom or sides to ensure you don't rip it. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pot and stir to combine.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Return lid to slow cooker and allow cheese to melt. Keep on warm until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker liner for easier clean up. Be sure to shred the chicken outside of the slow cooker so you do not rip the liner.
- Use an immersion blender to remove all chunks from the sauce and make it totally smooth. This is also a great opportunity to add in some spinach for a little hidden veggie action!
- For a keto version serve over zucchini noodles.
- Serving: Add some crushed tortilla chips on top for serving.
- Make Ahead: This crock pot chicken spaghetti is one of the best make ahead freezer meals. You can make it ahead up to 4 days in advance.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 3 days.
- Freezer: Recipe can be made or unmade and then stored in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: This recipe is one of those ones that may actually have even better flavor once reheated! You can reheat in the microwave in increments of 60 seconds. If making straight from frozen allow to defrost in the refrigerator overnight before making.
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