Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes

These easy crockpot chicken recipes make weekday meals a breeze. Try the fuss-free dinners that make it incredibly easy to serve your family a nutritious chicken dinner any night of the week.

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easy crockpot chicken recipes

Crockpot Chicken & Gravy

easy crockpot chicken recipes

Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy – only 3 ingredients!! Such a great weeknight meal! Just dump everything in the crockpot and let it work its magic! Serve over hot steamed rice with some green beans. SO easy and kid-friendly too!

Prep: 5min

Total: 245min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 (0.87-oz) envelopes of chicken gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth, (optional)
  • hot steamed rice

Instruction:

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  2. Whisk together soup, gravy mix, and water (if using). Pour over chicken.
  3. Cover crock-pot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
  4. Before serving break the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Serve over hot steamed rice.

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FAQ

Can I put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

Can I put frozen chicken in the crockpot?

According to the slow cooker and food safety guidelines from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, it’s imperative to “always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker.” If this is news to you, you’re not alone.

Why is my chicken in the crockpot still tough?

2) Use the right Crockpot size

Aside from accidentally overcooking the meals, the most common reason we see for tough, rubbery, or overdone chicken is customers using a Crockpot that is far too big. Each of our meals comes with a recommended slow cooker size.

Do I need to brown of the chicken before it goes in the slow cooker?

Sear the Chicken Before Adding It to the Slow Cooker

Pre-cooking seals in the juices in the poultry and makes it even more tender as you cook it. A caramelized piece of meat will always taste better in your dish.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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