18 Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes For a Simple and Delicious Dinner

The slow cooker is a versatile and wonderful thing — in this day and age, it can often seem like we just don’t have time to do things like cook a nutritious and balanced meal while also taking care of the needs of ourselves and others. With the help of a slow cooker (no matter the quart size), you can spend as little as ten minutes preparing a meal that, after simmering and filling the house with mouth-watering scents, will be ready by dinnertime. And, contrary to popular belief, slow cookers aren’t just for soups and briskets. We’ve seen some serious gourmet cooking come from the family slow cooker (rumor has it you can even bake cakes in these bad boys!).

For the sake of ease, we’re focusing on the super versatile protein, chicken, which because of its mild taste can run the gamut in terms of flavor pallets and accessibility. To help you along your slow cooker journey, we’ve rounded up 18 savory recipes that range from comfort foods like chicken pot pie for colder autumn nights to fresher fare like lettuce wraps and pulled chicken tacos that can be loaded with seasonal veggies. Each of these recipes can also be easily modified for those with food sensitivities or allergies, so if you see something you don’t like or can’t eat, simply replace it with a similar texture, preferably one that’s in season.