These Easy Chicken Thigh Slow Cooker Dinner Ideas Are Just What Your Family Needs (2024)

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By Madison Alcedo and Jennifer Aldrich
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You’ve probably made hundreds of chicken dinners in your life—and are also probably tired of using the same recipes over and over again. Allow us to rescue you from falling into a chicken dinner rut! These easy slow cooker chicken thigh recipes are exactly what you need to remedy your chicken fatigue. Whether you’re looking for a classic chicken cacciatore dish or you want to spice things up with some crispy jerk chicken thighs, these dinner ideas won’t disappoint. For quick, easy dinner recipes, look no further than these ones that you can just stick in your slow cooker in the morning and let it do all the work throughout the day. Who doesn’t want to come home to delicious chicken and rice or a tangy orange chicken dish that your family will love? Plus, these meals will also satisfy your need for cheap dinner ideas that feed a crowd. The best part is that when your family asks for these dinners again, you’ll be happy to oblige. Everyone loves a reliable slow cooker recipe, so go ahead and give one of these easy slow cooker chicken thigh recipes a try this week.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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Filling, simple, delicious, and oh-so warming, this is just the thing thing when you're under the weather—or just in from being out in the weather!

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Perhaps the only thing more warming and delicious than chicken soup on a cold day is chicken and dumplings.

Get the recipe for Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This hearty soup is a Mexican-inspired favorite, made easy.

Get the recipe.

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Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo

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Use chicken thighs or breasts in this hearty weeknight meal the whole family will absolutely love.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

If you love sweet and savory flavors, you'll get a kick out of this chicken dish glazed in apricot preserves, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.

Get the recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

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Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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Get all the creamy, decadent flavors of a Tuscan chicken dinner without any of the fuss with this easy-to-follow slow cooker recipe.

Get the recipe at Kristine's Kitchen.

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Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

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This amazing jerk chicken will pair perfectly with just about any of your favorite side dishes.

Get the recipe at Cooking and Beer.

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Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken and Rice Pilaf

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Few dishes are more satisfying than chicken and rice, especially this easy-to-make recipe with rice pilaf.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Slow Cooker Maple and Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

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Prep this one-dish meal in just 10 minutes and then let your slow cooker do the rest of the work.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

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Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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This chicken and potato dish is full of flavors thanks to the rosemary and basil (mixed in with plenty of lemon!).

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

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Skip the takeout and make this easy orange chicken recipe. Serve with a side of rice and veggies for a delicious weeknight meal.

Get the recipe at Averie Cooks.

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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

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Fill up on this hearty and healthy chicken dish made with olives, onions, and red peppers.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Greek Chicken Wraps

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For a new dinner idea, these wraps are guaranteed to spice up your weeknight meals.

Get the recipe at Slow Cooker Gourmet.

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Crispy Chicken Carnitas

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After preparing the chicken in your slow cooker, just add tortillas for a delicious taco dinner.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

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Chicken Corn Chowder

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This soup makes a great staple for a chilly night.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup

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With this "dump it and forget it" recipe, you get a fully-loaded fajita flavored soup.

Get the recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

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If you love planning dinner parties, this classic dip recipe makes a great big-batch appetizer.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

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Moroccan Chicken and Olive Tagine

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Try this flavorful dish that is loaded with, prunes, olives, carrots, onions, garlic and ginger.

Get the recipe at Skinny Taste.

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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this Italian chicken recipe will become a new family favorite.

Get the recipe at Creme de La Crumb.

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Pineapple Chicken

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If you're craving sweet and savory, you'll love this chicken recipe that calls for chicken thighs, pineapple and peppers.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

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