Slow cookers are having a moment. It’s no surprise, really, that when the clocks go back and the temperature drops, our appetite for snuggling up with a bowl of comfort food increases. Luckily we have an arsenal of wholesome dinners – made easier in the slow cooker – perfect for the depths of cosy season. And there’s one dish in particular you should consider adding to your rotation: this glistening slow cooker Spanish chicken. Bursting with rich Mediterranean flavours like olives, peppers and spicy chorizo, its tender meat is cooked to perfection. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare and makes dinner party-worthy plates of rich stew (although we’d gun for this any day of the week).
Keep reading to uncover ten more chicken favourites from our slow cooker recipe archive. Fancy even more slow cooker masterpieces? Get some mouth-watering inspiration with our best ever slow cooker collection. And if you’re looking to invest in a new slow cooker for the season, check out our tried-and-tested reviews of the best on the market. For even more ideas this season, explore our autumn family dinners, brimming with hearty soups, curries and stews.
Winner winner, chicken dinner! This slow-cooked chicken stew is brimming with delicious Mediterranean flavour from chorizo, olives, tomatoes and peppers. The meat will fall off the bone – we like to serve with chunks of fresh bread, perfect for mopping up all of that tasty tomato sauce.
See our collection of favourite Mediterranean recipes for more flavour-packed dinner inspiration or try more of our top Spanish recipes to serve with your chicken.
This one is for all the chicken curry lovers. A great Friday night dinner which will save you paying for a takeaway, this easy chicken korma is made extra tender thanks to the slow cooker, offering rich, fragrant flavours and creamy results. Any leftovers can be frozen, too. Try it for dinner this week and watch it become a family favourite in no time.
Find more chicken curry recipes in our chicken curry collection.
Throw a handful of ingredients in the slow cooker at the start of the day and this classic French chicken chasseur will be ready by the time you get home. This indulgent dinner for two is low effort, but yields impressive results. It is also suitable for freezing – if you have a larger slow cooker, this can easily be doubled, then you can freeze the extra portions in an airtight container for up to three months.
Check out more classic French-inspired recipes, from a French-style chicken with peas & bacon to a pork cassoulet and coq au vin.
Get this chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in. Rated five stars by our audience, it’s the perfect dish for curling up with on a cold winter evening. Serve with your choice of rice, naan bread and lime wedges to turn into a proper Friday night curry feast.
Take a browse through our most popular curry recipes as well as our most popular chicken recipes for more ideas.
In need of a foodie pick-me-up? Turn a whole chicken into a rustic chicken soup for the perfect antidote to feeling under the weather. Simply pop the ingredients for this chicken soup into the slow cooker in the morning, and it will be ready by dinner time. You could transform this into a warming noodle soup by adding spaghetti broken into short lengths or noodles to the soup 1 hour before the end of cooking, if you like.
Discover more mouth-watering inspiration for chicken soup recipes with our best ever collection.
Marking the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, these slow cooker honey mustard chicken thighs make a valuable addition to your slow cooker repertoire. We love the combination of creamy sauce, fresh greens and crisp chicken. It only takes a handful of ingredients and slow cooks to perfection for a no-fuss dinner which everyone at the table will love. Don’t forget the bread on the side, because you won’t want to miss a single drop of sauce.
Make the most of chicken thighs with our ultimate chicken thigh recipe collection, including mini schnitzels and Japanese-style chicken burgers.
Try this easy alternative to pulled pork for a simple yet satisfying family meal or for a relaxed gathering with family and friends. The smoky chicken is made extra tender thanks to the slow cooker, best served in a bun or with rice. However, if you’re running short of time, simply put everything back in the pan with the other ingredients, cover with a lid and simmer gently for 1-1½ hrs.
Don’t fancy a sinkful of washing-up after your dinner? Try our one-pot recipes and our one-pan midweek meals.
This slow cooked chicken casserole makes a wholesome yet healthy family dinner – it’s low-fat comfort food at its finest. The sauce is creamy but light, and the combination of dried porcini mushrooms and stock gives it fabulous depth of flavour. If you’re looking for a winter warmer to satisfy your cravings, this is it. Serve up your plates of piping hot casserole with an optional spoonful of mustard on the side.
Try more winning one-pots with our ultimate chicken casserole collection.
Did you know it is possible to cook a whole roast chicken using your slow cooker? This method of cooking ensures the chicken is extra succulent and packed full of flavour. It takes a grand total of five ingredients to make this comforting family supper – serve it with traditional veg on the side for a Sunday roast with minimal fuss. Anyone can master the art of the roast with our marvellous three-step method. It’s freezable, too.
Discover more of our top Sunday roast recipes to serve to friends and family.
Our aromatic Thai chicken curry will cure what ails you. Tender chicken and a creamy coconut sauce make this warming one-pot an instant win. Serve with fresh Thai basil leaves in your rice for an extra dose of flavour. Don’t slave over a hot stove – opt for our no-fuss recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prep.
Take a look at more of our top chicken one-pot recipes for a filling family meal, or discover more of our family slow cooker recipes here.
Looking for a comforting dish that is also low-fat and low-calorie? Look no further than our slow cooker chicken curry. This easy one-pot provides three of your 5-a-day and the chicken is deliciously tender. Our recipe uses mostly storecupboard ingredients, plus it’s freezable, perfect if you need a super simple midweek meal.
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