Gourmet Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

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25 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh Recipes Your Family Will Want Again and Again

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You've probably made hundreds of chicken dinners in your life—and are also probably tired of using the same recipes over and over again. Allow us to rescue you from falling into a chicken dinner rut! These easy slow cooker chicken thigh recipes are exactly what you need to remedy your chicken fatigue. Whether you're looking for a classic chicken cacciatore dish or you want to spice things up with some crispy jerk chicken thighs, these dinner ideas won't disappoint. For quick, easy dinner recipes, look no further than these ones that you can just stick in your slow cooker in the morning and let it do all the work throughout the day. Who doesn't want to come home to delicious chicken and rice or a tangy orange chicken dish that your family will love? Plus, these meals will also satisfy your need for cheap dinner ideas that feed a crowd. The best part is that when your family asks for these dinners again, you'll be happy to oblige. Everyone loves a reliable slow cooker recipe, so go ahead and give one of these easy slow cooker chicken thigh recipes a try this week.

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Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo

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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

If you love sweet and savory flavors, you'll get a kick out of this chicken dish glazed in apricot preserves, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.

Get the recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

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Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Get all the creamy, decadent flavors of a Tuscan chicken dinner without any of the fuss with this easy-to-follow slow cooker recipe.

Get the recipe at Kristine's Kitchen.

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Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

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Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken and Rice Pilaf

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Slow Cooker Maple and Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

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Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

This chicken and potato dish is full of flavors thanks to the rosemary and basil (mixed in with plenty of lemon!).

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this easy orange chicken recipe. Serve with a side of rice and veggies for a delicious weeknight meal.

Get the recipe at Averie Cooks.

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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Fill up on this hearty and healthy chicken dish made with olives, onions, and red peppers.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Greek Chicken Wraps

For a new dinner idea, these wraps are guaranteed to spice up your weeknight meals.

Get the recipe at Slow Cooker Gourmet.

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Crispy Chicken Carnitas

After preparing the chicken in your slow cooker, just add tortillas for a delicious taco dinner.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

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Chicken Corn Chowder

This soup makes a great staple for a chilly night.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup

With this "dump it and forget it" recipe, you get a fully-loaded fajita flavored soup.

Get the recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you love planning dinner parties, this classic dip recipe makes a great big-batch appetizer.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

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Moroccan Chicken and Olive Tagine

Try this flavorful dish that is loaded with, prunes, olives, carrots, onions, garlic and ginger.

Get the recipe at Skinny Taste.

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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this Italian chicken recipe will become a new family favorite.

Get the recipe at Creme de La Crumb.

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Pineapple Chicken

If you're craving sweet and savory, you'll love this chicken recipe that calls for chicken thighs, pineapple and peppers.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

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Crock-Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Get a hearty amount of veggies and protein with this simple but delicious dish.

Get the recipe at NeighborFood.

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Fiesta Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken

The secret ingredient to making this chicken dish extra creamy? Just mix dry ranch seasoning with cream cheese!

Get the recipe at Carlsbad Cravings.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Make sure to add cornstarch to the sweet and sour sauce to get the perfect consistency for this chicken dish.

Get the recipe at Slow Cooker Gourmet.

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Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Now you can make everyone's favorite Italian dish in a slow cooker. And if you make too much, you can always freeze it for another meal.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Don't resort to take-out menus just yet! This breaded chicken dish is full of tangy flavor.

Get the recipe at The Recipe Critic.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

This chicken pot pie is so good, everyone's going to want seconds.

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'Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book'

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Originally published in 1950, this reprint of Betty Crocker's original cookbook has more than 1,200 easy recipes for you to try.

Madison Alcedo Assistant Editor Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.

Jennifer Aldrich Editorial Assistant Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.

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