Frozen Chicken Crock Pot Recipes Easy

If you’re like me, sometimes you just can’t make up your mind what to have for dinner. Or maybe you’re just looking for something different to try. Well, have you ever considered using your crock pot to cook up some delicious frozen chicken? That’s right, frozen chicken!

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

First up, we have a classic favorite – chicken pot pie! This recipe from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen is made with frozen chicken breasts, mixed vegetables, and cream of chicken soup. It’s perfect for a cozy night in with the family.

Ingredients:

• 24 oz frozen chicken breasts
• 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 refrigerated pie crust

Instructions:

1. Place frozen chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the soup, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken and stir to combine.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, lay the refrigerated pie crust over the top of the chicken mixture. You can either pinch the edges of the crust to the sides of the crock pot or just lay the edges on top of the mixture.
6. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.

Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

If you’re a fan of chicken thighs, this recipe is for you! These lemon garlic butter chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and oh so easy to make. The recipe, found on Pinterest, calls for bone-in chicken thighs but you can also use boneless if that’s your preference.

Ingredients:

• 4-6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, melted butter, chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and zest, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top, making sure each piece is coated.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
4. Once the chicken is cooked through, spoon some of the sauce over the top and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Crock Pot Chicken and Rice

This dish is the definition of comfort food. This easy crock pot chicken and rice recipe from Well Plated is creamy, filling, and has just the right amount of seasoning. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner for those busy workdays.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can of cream of chicken soup
• 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, water or chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the uncooked rice in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the top. Stir to combine.
3. Add the chicken breasts on top of the sauce, making sure each piece is covered.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Once the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, use two forks to shred the chicken and stir it into the rice mixture.
6. Optionally, you can top with grated cheese and fresh herbs.

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Nothing says comfort food quite like chicken and dumplings. This recipe from Spend With Pennies is super easy to make and will leave everyone feeling warm and cozy inside.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
• 1 can of chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tube of biscuit dough

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together.
5. Open the tube of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. Drop the biscuit pieces into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
6. Cover and cook on high for an additional hour, or until the biscuits are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Another recipe that’s perfect for chicken thigh lovers is this honey garlic chicken from So Damn Delish. This recipe is technically made on the stove top, but can easily be adapted to the slow cooker for a hands-off approach.

Ingredients:

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top, making sure each piece is coated.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the slow cooker and set aside.
5. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Brush the sauce over the chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Carrots

This recipe from Well Plated is perfect for those cooler months when you’re looking for something hearty to warm you up from the inside out. Chicken, potatoes, and carrots are a classic combination that always hits the spot.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 lb baby carrots
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top, making sure each piece is coated.
3. Add the potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Once the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, serve immediately.

Crock Pot Whole Chicken Rotisserie Style

Last but not least, we have a recipe that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. This whole chicken rotisserie style recipe from Copy Me That is incredibly easy to make and comes out juicy and flavorful every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, about 4 lbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with