17 Kid-Friendly Crockpot Chicken Recipes We Love

We're sharing the go-to easy crockpot chicken recipes we use for delicious and low fuss family dinners on even the busiest nights. Add your own favorite to help grow the list!

These crowd-pleasing slow cooker meals are tried-and-true favorites for regular families, so give them a try with yours. If you make one of these kid-friendly chicken crockpot recipes, add your review to let us all know how you liked it!


 
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice

    Kid friendly broccoli cheese casserole is easy and hands-off with this hearty crockpot chicken recipe. It also happens to be gluten free! 

    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

    Alexandra F.:  Every single one of us loves this meal, and three out of my four kids are extremely picky eaters. We make it almost every week, because it is one meal we know everyone will always eat. The flavor is really mild, so even my picky eaters who don't like Indian cuisine love this meal.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Kelly R:  This is one the favorite soup recipes in our house! It is well liked by everyone, which is a huge win because my kids tend to be iffy on new crockpot recipes. I usually have most of the ingredients on hand, and everyone likes to customize their own bowl with toppings like avocado, sour cream, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. It can also be made in the instant pot or on the stovetop, depending on your preference and how much time you have.

    Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

    Frozen veggies and refrigerated biscuit dough make this kid-friendly slow cooker chicken breast recipe a satisfying and warming weeknight meal that will take almost no effort to put together.

    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

    The easiest of all crockpot chicken recipes takes 5 minutes or less to throw together! Just add 4-6 chicken breasts, a 16-oz jar of your favorite salsa and a packet of taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp of homemade) to your crockpot. Combine and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Then just shred your chicken with a fork and enjoy on tacos, burritos, salads or rice.

    Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

    Kelly R:  I love easy crockpot chicken recipes that also include fruit and veggies for a well-balanced meal. This savory and sweet kid friendly recipe contains pineapple and bell peppers for a meal that makes for great leftovers during the week.

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Boneless skinless chicken breast and white beans star in this white chicken chili crockpot recipe that is lighter and brighter but still full of flavor. Reduce or eliminate the jalapeño if your kids aren't fans of spice.

    Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Bowls

    This dump-and-go easy chicken crockpot recipe gives you delicious shredded chicken simmered with black beans, corn, salsa and taco seasonings. Each family member can build their own bowl with the taco chicken, rice, and toppings of their choice.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    This genius crockpot chicken recipe is a delicious twist on classic chicken parmesan without all of the tedious steps! The meatballs can be made ahead as a kid-friendly freezer meal, and enjoyed over noodles, as a sandwich, or however your family prefers.

    Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili

    Tasty slow cooker chicken chili is made even more kid-friendly with the addition of ranch seasoning and cheese for a creamy and comforting soup. Easy crockpot chicken recipes that use pantry ingredients are so helpful to have, because you can keep everything on hand for when you need to throw together dinner in a pinch!

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Kelly R:  We make this pulled BBQ crockpot chicken recipe all the time! This makes a lot, so you can feed a crowd, freeze the leftovers, or use it throughout the week for fun school lunches.

    Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta

    Mommyx3 (Monique H):  My children tend to be verrry picky and from the oldest to the youngest the picky level goes up more lol. One thing they all love in common is some good chicken! The perfect blend of chicken, pesto, lemon, and mozzarella is definitely mind blowing and delicious. Side with some garlic bread for a little kick.

    Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice with Chicken Sausage

    Kelly R:  This easy crockpot chicken recipe requires almost no effort - just dump and go - for a satisfying and inexpensive weeknight meal. It's a great way to experiment with the wide variety of chicken sausage flavors available these days. My spice-loving family enjoys it with chicken andouille sausage.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

    Katie G.:  Gyros are a fun food to introduce your kids to if they've never had them before. Not all kids enjoy lamb meat that comes in a traditional gyro, but they'll go nuts for this chicken version. Slow cooked in the crock pot, the chicken is juicy, tender and delicious. Serve in your favorite pita bread and top with whatever veggies your family likes. The homemade tzatziki sauce is made with Greek yogurt, cucumber and fresh parsley and complements the gyros nicely.

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

    This crowd-favorite crockpot chicken recipe makes a creamy and cheesy buffalo dip that is perfect for a party, game watch, or just a fun dinner!

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