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If there are two things that just about everyone hates, it’s doing anything but binge-watching Netflix on a Sunday and worrying about what to pack for your impressive make-ahead lunch for Monday. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to both of those things: slow cooker chicken. The time has come to take a few minutes to read through these 15 Crock-Pot chicken recipes that'll feed you for dinner tonight *and* lunch tomorrow.
Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice: Cheesy chicken and rice casserole might not be fancy, but it certainly hits the spot after a long day when you don't feel like putting a ton of work into dinner. (via Food Lovin' Family)
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken: The tropical fruit tenderizes the chicken, making it that much juicier and sweeter. (via Damn Delicious)
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore: We're all about long-simmered Italian-American classics, but who has time to stand over the stove all day? Enter the trusty slow cooker and this recipe for chicken cacciatore. Pair it with pasta for a hearty, comforting meal that basically cooks itself. (via Well Plated)
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala: The moist heat inside your cooking vessel can cook just about anything, even this Italian dish. (via Spicy Southern Chicken)
Slow Cooker Chicken Mole Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Rich and complex chicken mole becomes infused with a medley of tongue-tingling flavors after a jaunt in the slow cooker. Then, it's ready to be spooned over soft baked sweet potatoes, which soak up every bit of that sauce. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken: Spicy, smoky chipotle chicken can be made once, then used for meals throughout the week. Scoop it onto a bun for a finger-lickin' sandwich, griddle it between two tortillas with cheese for a filling quesadilla, or add to your favorite salad for a boost of healthy protein. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Slow Cooker Creamy Greek Chicken Pitas: Fresh lemon juice, tomatoes, and cucumbers add a zing to this creamy Greek chicken. Scoop it into pita pockets or, when no one's looking, right into your mouth — it's that tasty. (via 365 Days of Slow Cooking)
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas: We love a good sizzling platter of fajitas, but let's be real — who wants to risk the splatters and burns by making them at home? Instead, we reach for our trusty slow cooker, which churns out a batch of chicken and peppers that's just begging to be scooped into pillowy-soft tortillas. (via Food Lovin' Family)
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Sweet, sticky, and utterly crave-able, this slow cooker honey garlic chicken is on our regular rotation. Skip the chicken breast and opt for chicken thighs. The juicy dark meat won't dry out even after cooking for a few hours. (via Sweet Peas and Saffron)
Slow Cooker Keto Mexican-Style Chicken: You can easily meal-prep your keto lunches all week long with this slow cooker chicken. Pair it with cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps to complete things. (via Keto Living Day By Day)
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: Dinner parties can be stressful enough without having to be tied to the stove all night. This lemon garlic chicken basically cooks itself so you can spend more time enjoying the company of your guests. (via No. 2 Pencil)
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken: If you're trying to be frugal and avoiding delivery food, this slow cooker chicken recipe fits the bill (pardon the pun). It's also made with a sauce so flavorful you won't even miss the deep-fried breading. (via Kristine's Kitchen)
Slow Cooker "Rotisserie" Chicken: Deli-style rotisserie chicken saves time, but it's also pretty pricey. You can easily make a better-for-you version at home with less moolah and little help from your slow cooker. (via Gimme Some Oven)
Slow Cooker Turmeric Chicken and Potatoes: Turmeric adds a lovely golden color and anti-inflammatory magic to this simple meat and potatoes meal. The key is marinating the chicken and some veggies in a spiced yogurt mixture ahead of time, then tossing it in the slow cooker with potatoes to simmer on low for six hours. (via Sweet Phi)
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken: The famous Mississippi pot roast recipe gets a lighter makeover in this dish, which swaps beef for chicken. The mix of flavors might sound a little strange — ranch dressing, chicken gravy, and pepperoncini — but trust the process, and you'll be rewarded with an unforgettable meal. (via Food Lovin' Family)
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Additional reporting by Justina Huddleston
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