If you’re looking for a way to change up your go-to chicken dinners, it may time to dust off your trusty slow cooker. Not to be confused with the different but equally useful Instant Pot, slow cookers like Crock-Pots create an insulated environment where you can cook your meal on a low heat for a longer period of time. The result? Some tender and juicy chicken — no matter what recipe you use.
From light and lean Asian-inspired sesame garlic chicken to rich and creamy buffalo chicken dip, your Crock-Pot can turn uncooked chicken into just about any type of meal that you’re craving. And the best part about making a slow cooker recipe is that your mighty cookware does all the work for you — just sit back, relax, and wait for your chicken to be ready in time for dinner. Whether you’re feeding a crowd, meal planning, or just looking a way to spice up your daily diet, here are the easiest and most creative Crock-Pot chicken recipes to cycle into your diet.

All the tasty, sesame goodness of take-out, without the insanely high amounts of sodium.

Rivaling any pre-made rotisserie chicken you can get at the grocery store, this beautiful roast is shockingly easy to make in your Crock-Pot.

Hints of fruity mango mixed with the spicy flavor of jalapeno to create this sweet-and-spicy Caribbean favorite.

There’s nothing like warm soup on a cold day. Especially when there’s a little spicy, Tex-Mex kick in that soup.

Get the most out of this dish’s Italian herbs and spices by slow-cooking them deep into the tender chicken.

This sweet and spicy Asian-style chicken practically falls off the bone after cooking.

Full of lean chicken and light lemon flavor, this orzo soup is the perfect weekday lunch.

Butternut squash, garlic, and onion all come together with chicken to create this rich and spice-filled Moroccan stew.

This recipe is one of Pinterest’s favorites, and for good reason —garlic and thyme chicken comes together with buttery potatoes to make the perfect comfort meal.

Can you believe this decadent meal is only three steps? Neither will your guests.

Nothing beats a hot plate of chicken and dumplings, especially when the dumplings are homemade.

Tired of beef and broccoli? Try swapping that beef out for some lean chicken instead.

This savory, crisp chicken will have you feeling like you’re dinning on the Tuscan countryside.

This Spanish seafood dish gets a serious upgrade when you add a little chicken.

The fresh veggies taste amazing in this recipe, but it’s really the Mediterranean-style chicken that shines.

Who says you cant make authentic Greek food at home? As long as you have a slow cooker, your chicken gyro will taste restaurant quality.

This creamy party dip is perfect for game day — or just about any other day.

Chicken breast is delicious, but it’s the thighs that are the star of this Moroccan dish.

Just because you can’t get on the grill yet doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a little barbecue. You can serve this southern-style brown sugar burger courtesy of your slow cooker.

This spicy Indian favorite is bursting with flavor — and it’s surprisingly easy to make for a weekday meal.