19 Kid-Friendly Chicken Recipes That You Can Make in the Crockpot

When it comes to kid-friendly dinners, chicken is a staple ingredient. Whether it's chicken nuggets or buffalo chicken pizza, children love a good poultry dish! However, cooking chicken properly can be time-consuming, causing you to spend more time in the kitchen and less with your kids — unless, of course, you've got a slow cooker. Crockpots are loved by moms all over the world for churning out incredible dishes with minimal prep time. For these yummy chicken dishes, you simply prepare the ingredients and leave the slow cooker alone, allowing you to get more out of your day. Your kids will love the great taste of their favorite meals and the extra time with Mom.

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Salsa Chicken
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Salsa Chicken

This slow cooker salsa chicken recipe can be adjusted to meet your kids' spice tolerance, so don't let the name scare you!

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Whole "Roast" Chicken
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Whole "Roast" Chicken

Kids love choosing a leg, breast, or thigh from a whole chicken, and now it's an attainable meal! Try roasting a whole chicken in the slow cooker for a delicious dinner.

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Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
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Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

Your kids might not be salad lovers, but they'll certainly appreciate this slow-cooked chicken caesar dish.

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Chicken Minestrone
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Chicken Minestrone

Soup is a yummy way for your kids to enjoy their veggies, and minestrone is a classic! Try this chicken version for a surefire hit.

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Chicken and Pasta Soup
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Chicken and Pasta Soup

Whether you're feeling sniffly or completely well, chicken noodle soup is a delicious treat. This slow cooker recipe for the classic soup will be an instant favorite with your kids.

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Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken

This slow-cooked orange chicken is a combination of sweet and savory that your kids will ask for over and over.

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Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Chicken Enchilada Soup

If your children love Mexican food, this crockpot enchilada soup is the perfect dinner to serve.

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Chicken Parmigiana Sandwiches
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Chicken Parmigiana Sandwiches

This Italian crockpot recipe yields more then six chicken parmesan sandwiches, which is perfect for a large family or kids who love leftovers.

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Simple Italian Chicken
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Simple Italian Chicken

Sometimes, the simple things are the absolute best. This slow-cooked Italian chicken recipe only calls for eight everyday ingredients, but the results will wow both you and your family.

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Cream Cheese Chicken
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Cream Cheese Chicken

With this recipe, you'll get plenty of cream cheese chicken for your buck! While it yields enough to serve eight adults, feel free to halve the portions for fewer servings.

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Curried Chicken Salad
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Curried Chicken Salad

This flavorful dish won't overwhelm your kids' taste buds, but it will definitely please them. Curried chicken salad is good on a sandwich, served atop crackers, or by itself.

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Chicken Teriyaki
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Chicken Teriyaki

This simple dish will remind you of Chinese take-out, but with a healthy twist. Your kids will love their servings of sweet teriyaki chicken!

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White-Bean Chicken Chili
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White-Bean Chicken Chili

The best part about chili is that it gets tastier the longer it sits. Thanks to its long cook time, this overnight white-bean chicken concoction is bursting with delicious flavors that are sure to make this dish a staple on your family dinner table!

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Butter Chicken
Damn Delicious

Butter Chicken

We haven't met a kid yet who doesn't like this butter chicken. It's lighter yet creamier than your average takeout dish!

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Sticky Chicken Wings
Damn Delicious

Sticky Chicken Wings

Forget frying; these sticky chicken wings taste great after three to four hours in the crockpot and quick flash under the broiler.

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Cashew Chicken
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Cashew Chicken

You'll want to make extra of this cashew chicken recipe because not only is it delicious, but it also tastes great as leftovers the next day.

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Honey Sesame Chicken
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Honey Sesame Chicken

Your slow cooker will make this honey sesame chicken tender and delicious to the very last bite. Don't be surprised when the kiddos come asking for seconds!

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Chipotle Chicken Flautas
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Chipotle Chicken Flautas

We all know that kids love to wrap things up, which is why they'll love these chipotle chicken flautas. After the kitchen prep work is done, kids can get to work creating their perfect bite!

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Blackberry Jalapeño Chicken Sandwiches
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Blackberry Jalapeño Chicken Sandwiches

After tasting these blackberry jalapeño chicken sandwiches, you'll never go back to basic barbecue again! A mixture of sliced jalapeños, blackberry preserves, molasses, ketchup, and garlic makes for a taste that kids and parents will love!

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