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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 packet
  • 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
    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.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Uncle Dave says...
    Crock Pot dinners are great all year long!! Here's 5 Super Easy Crockpot Dinners I know you'll enjoy!!
    ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ The Cook:  Dave Ferguson ๐Ÿ”‘ Keywords: orange marmalade, chicken, Instant Pot, crockpot
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