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Best Chicken Crockpot Recipes

The Top Ten

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These recipes for chicken entrees and casseroles cooked in the crockpot are the best. Remember to follow cooking times and instructions carefully, and that you can substitute many ingredients for those called for in the recipes. If you make changes, be sure to write them down! Because a lost recipe is like a lost chord of music; it's hard to reproduce.

1. Crockpot Chicken Supreme

Chicken SupremeLinda Larsen
This fabulous and super easy recipe has the best taste and texture. It was one of the first recipes I posted at Busy Cooks, and remains one of the most popular.

2. Crockpot Orange Curried Chicken

Crockpot Orange Curried ChickenLinda Larsen
I adapted this recipe, which started as a skillet meal, for the crockpot. It's really delicious and easy to make too. Serve it with hot cooked rice or couscous, or even some penne or orzo pasta.

3. Salsa Crockpot Chicken

Peach Salsa ChickenLinda Larsen
Nothing is easier than this two ingredient recipe. Because it's so simple, I like serving it over a more complicated rice dish. This is one of my favorite recipes ever.

4. Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Crockpot Chicken and Sweet PotatoesCrockpot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Tender chicken thighs are paired with a medley of spices, peach preserves, and sweet potatoes in this delicious and healthy recipe. You'll love it.

5. Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

Crockpot Chicken CacciatoreLinda Larsen
Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian. This rich recipe is made with bone-in chicken thighs, two kinds of tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and dry red wine. It's perfect for a cold winter night.

6. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Crockpot Chicken and DumplingsLinda Larsen
Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food. And this recipe is so easy and so good.

7. Crockpot Sour Cream and Bacon Chicken

Sour Cream Bacon ChickenLinda Larsen
Well, since bacon improves just about anything, you can see why this recipe is so delicious! Enjoy.

8. Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice CasseroleLinda Larsen
Wild rice is the only 'rice' I've found that cooks well in the crockpot. Brown rice is okay, but wild rice holds up best during the long cooking time. This homey and comforting recipe is easy and delicious.

9. Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Spicy ChickenLinda Larsen
This five ingredient recipe is so flavorful and easy to make. Two kinds of purchased sauces add lots of interest, and the chicken is super tender.

10. Creamy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

Creamy Italian ChickenLinda Larsen
I love this recipe; it's creamy, smooth, and so flavorful. And the chicken is moist and tender. I usually add chopped onion and baby carrots when I make it; you could use bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic too.

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