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Easy Chicken Crockpot Recipe – The Ultimate Dump-and-Go Dinner for Busy Nights

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity. You only need a few ingredients—chicken, broth or cream soup, and your favorite seasoning packet—and the crockpot does all the heavy lifting. It’s a true “dump-and-go” recipe: just place everything in the slow cooker, close the lid, and come back hours later to a fragrant, delicious meal. No searing, no standing by the stove, and almost no dishes. This is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever stressed about dinner in the first place.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –3 chicken breasts or thighs for extra juiciness
  • 1 cup chicken broth or 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning or taco seasoning
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place your chicken at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle the seasoning packet evenly over the top.
  3. Pour chicken broth or cream soup over the chicken.
  4. Add optional butter or garlic powder for extra flavor.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it into the sauce for a rich, flavorful finish.

Notes

Creamy Version: Add cream cheese during the last 30 minutes.
Mexican Style: Use taco seasoning + 1 jar of salsa.
Italian Style: Add Italian seasoning + diced tomatoes.
BBQ Chicken: Replace broth with 1 cup of BBQ sauce.
Veggie Boost: Add carrots, potatoes, or mushrooms to cook with the chicken.