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Home » Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

15+ Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: May 14, 2025 | Published: Nov 27, 2023
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A collection of healthy slow cooker chicken recipes for easy, delicious dinners that are waiting for you at the end of the day. 

A collage of 4 healthy slow cooker chicken recipes.


 

Today we’re celebrating the beauty of the slow cooker.

My first house, which was a small-ish starter house, had a kinda small kitchen and not a ton of counter space.

But my slow cooker still had pride of place and sat out all the time.

My mom used to ask why I didn’t put it away. I told her it was because I used it so often, it wasn’t worth it to haul it in and out of a cabinet.

So yeah, I love me some crock pot cooking.

Today, I’m sharing some easy, healthy slow cooker chicken recipes that are gonna make your life so much simpler.

I thought this was especially good timing because we’re about to enter the crazy season that is December. I know I need all the help I can get!

A collage of 4 healthy slow cooker chicken recipes with a green text box in the middle.

So browse the recipes below to find some new family favorites that you can throw together earlier in the day and walk away from.

Ah, that freedom feels so good.

And then dinner is waiting on YOU at the end of the day when you’re tired and hungry and just want to sit down to a meal.

Yup, you need these recipes in your life.

And if you love chicken at your house like we do, check out these 60 healthy chicken dinners for more ideas and inspiration!

Happy cooking!

Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Recipes

Honey garlic chicken served in a blue and white bowl with sliced green onions on top and to the side and a bowl of rice to the side.
Cheese covered cream cheese chicken in a slow cooker insert
A hand pouring a sauce from a white pitcher over a chicken thigh served on rice in a large white platter.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is just 5 ingredients and minutes to prep and smells amazing as it cooks! You’ll want to drizzle this delicious sauce over your whole plate!

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken is just a few basic ingredients and quick to prep, with a deliciously creamy sauce that coats every piece. Perfect for an easy, hands-off family dinner!

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is an easy recipe using chicken thighs and dried apricots for a delicious dinner with big, fresh flavor and an intoxicating aroma - your kitchen will smell amazing!

A round serving platter with four chicken breasts topped with tomatoes and onions in a balsamic vinegar sauce with fresh parsley for garnish.
Shredded cooked chicken with Mexican seasonings in a blue bowl with cilantro on the side for garnish and a bowl of steamed rice in the background.
A low white bowl with rice served alongside a Mediterranean style chicken with olives and fresh herbs and a fork resting in it.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken is easy to prep with just a few ingredients for a simple weeknight dinner that has big flavor!

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is just 3 easy ingredients and minutes to prep, but has such delicious flavor! Use it for tacos, nachos, grain bowls, sliders, salads and more!

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is quick and easy to prep and bursting with bright, healthy flavors. This meal is loaded with tomatoes, artichokes and olives and goes great with rice or couscous. (This slow cooker Greek chicken has some similar flavors if you want to check it out, too.)

Butter chicken in a blue and white bowl topped with fresh parsley with a bowl of rice nearby.
Chicken shawarma strips in a blue and white serving bowl with sprigs of parsley nearby
Chicken cacciatore served over spaghetti in a low white bowl with a fork to the side.

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a delicious Indian dish with tender chicken pieces in a creamy tomato sauce that’s packed with spices and flavor! This hands-off crock pot version is perfect for a yummy dinner that's quick and easy to prep!

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is marinated in the perfect mixture of spices and slow cooked until incredibly tender, flavorful and delicious. Serve with pitas, over rice or hummus, or in a salad or grain bowl.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a saucy, flavorful and cozy Italian style family dinner that’s hands-off and great served over spaghetti or with rice.

A round white serving platter with chicken thighs in a rich red wine and tomato sauce and a serving spoon resting in the platter.
Shredded slow cooker peanut chicken in a blue bowl with sliced green onions and peanuts on top and a bowl of rice in the background.
Slow cooker teriyaki chicken - a super easy, and healthy, dinner with a silky smooth rich sauce!

Slow Cooker Bistro Chicken Thighs are easy to prep and cook all day in a delicious, rich red wine and tomato sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for a yummy dinner!

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is quick and easy to prep, just 7 ingredients and comes out coated in a delicious peanut sauce! Great for meal prepping or an easy weeknight dinner!

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken has a silky smooth sauce with a deep, rich flavor. It makes for a really delicious, easy and healthy dinner any night of the week!

Slow Cooker Cranberry Dijon Chicken is just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep and has delicious, warm and cozy winter time flavors!

Slow Cooker Chicken Soups

Hearty chicken stew with potatoes and green beans in a slow cooker
A ladle of chicken noodle soup being lifted from a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is chock full of chunks of tender chicken and potatoes, pops of carrot and green beans and is perfect for a warm, cozy, healthy dinner on a chilly night.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup uses simple ingredients, takes just 10 minutes to prep, and comes out so flavorful, brothy and comforting. Perfect for a hands-off cozy meal on a chilly day.

Overhead close-up shot of healthy slow cooker chicken chili served in a white bowl with shredded cheese and cilantro on top and a spoon on a turquoise napkin nearby.
Chicken tortilla soup in a low white bowl with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream and avocado on top
A Mexican chicken stew served in a white bowl with a decorated rim with shredded cheese on top and lime wedges to the side.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is easy to prep and loaded with peppers, beans, tender chunks of chicken and plenty of delicious spices. Add your favorite toppings, grab a spoon and dig into a warm bowl of this chili!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup takes just 10 minutes to prep and is light but hearty, flavorful and served with crispy tortilla strips for a great crunch.

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Stew is easy to prep and smells amazing as it cooks! It’s perfect for a comforting, flavorful family dinner!

I hope you find some new go-to crock pot chicken recipes that you can pull out of your back pocket on those busy days. We all need at least a few.

Please tag me on Instagram if you try any of these; I love seeing your creations!

Also, I’d love to hear if you have some slow cooker favorites in the comments below. Or if you have any requests, let me know that, too!

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

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