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5 Crockpot Chicken Ideas
5 Crockpot Chicken Ideas
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Revolutionize your weeknight dinners with these 5 Crockpot Chicken Ideas that transform simple ingredients into delicious, fuss-free meals. From tangy BBQ Chicken perfect for sandwiches to sweet-savory Orange Chicken rivaling takeout, creamy Ranch Chicken for pasta nights, versatile Salsa Chicken for Mexican-inspired meals, and zesty Ranch Chicken Tacos, these dump-and-go recipes require minimal prep for maximum flavor while your slow cooker does all the work.
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Ingredients
1. BBQ Chicken

  • 3-4 Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 16 oz bottle of BBQ Sauce (we like Sweet Baby Rays)
  • 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Mix together ingredients.
  • Put in crockpot.
  • Cook low: 4-5 hours or on High 2-3 hours.
  • Shred with a fork and serve on buns for yummy BBQ chicken sammies.
  • Or leave them whole and serve with some garlic mashed potatoes and veggies.
    2. Orange Chicken
  • 3-4 Chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade
  • 1-2 tsp soy sauce (optional)
  • Cut up chicken into cubes and put in crockpot.
  • Mix together ingredients and pour over chicken.
  • Cook low:4-5 hours or on High 2-3 hours.
  • We love to serve this with a side of homemade fried rice and add a ton of veggies!
  • Way better than takeout!
    3. Creamy Ranch Chicken
  • 3-4 Chicken breasts
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken
  • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix

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  • 1 packet Italian seasoning mix
  • 1/2 package of cream cheese (4 oz)
  • Mix together cream of chicken, ranch, and Italian seasoning.
  • Place chicken in crockpot and pour mixture over.
  • Cook low: 4-5 hours or on High 2-3 hours.
  • Once done, shred with a fork and add the cream cheese to add thickness and make it creamy.
  • Serve over egg noodles or rice.
    4. Salsa Chicken
  • 3-4 Chicken breasts
  • 1 jar of salsa
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can corn
  • Mix all ingredients together and put in crockpot.
  • Cook low: 4-5 hours or on High 2-3 hours.
  • Shred with fork.
  • Serve over rice, use as filling for burritos, throw it on top of lettuce for a fun taco salad.
    5. Ranch Chicken Tacos
  • 3-4 Chicken breasts
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 packet ranch mix
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Put everything in the crockpot and let it do it's magic!
  • Cook low: 4-5 hours or on High 2-3 hours.
  • Shred with a fork when done and serve in tacos with your favorite toppings.
  • Super fun and easy for Taco Tuesday!
    • Directions
    See the Ingredients Section
    Servings\Yield
    Serves 4 - 8
    Nutrition Facts
    BBQ Chicken (4 servings) - Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 410; Total Fat: 9g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 1280mg; Total Carbohydrates: 47g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 42g); Protein: 32g

    Orange Chicken (4 servings) - Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 440; Total Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 890mg; Total Carbohydrates: 57g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 51g); Protein: 31g

    Creamy Ranch Chicken (4 servings) - Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 380; Total Fat: 18g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 120mg; Sodium: 1460mg; Total Carbohydrates: 9g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 42g

    Salsa Chicken (4 servings) - Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 370; Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 980mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 10g, Sugars: 8g); Protein: 40g

    Ranch Chicken Tacos (4 servings) - Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 220; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 1270mg; Total Carbohydrates: 6g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 1g); Protein: 36g
    *Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
    💬 Uncle Dave says...
    Crock Pot dinners are great all year long!! Here's 5 Super Easy Crockpot Dinners I know you'll enjoy!!
    🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: orange marmalade, chicken, Instant Pot, crockpot
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    5 Crockpot Chicken Ideas was added on March 01, 2018 and last updated on May 15, 2025.
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