We all have those days when we want to use cooking shortcuts to make easy meals that still taste good. Take frozen chicken and Crockpot for example. Both offer a convenient way to get a protein-rich meal without going through too much prep and having to hover over the stove!
However, you should know that there are certain safety issues when it comes to cooking frozen chicken - more on that toward the end of this article. But, don't worry; you can simply thaw the chicken before cooking it. So, if you've got some frozen chicken stocked up in your fridge, make these amazing Crockpot recipes with frozen or thawed chicken to speed things up on hectic weeknights.
This recipe is chock full of delicious flavors! Cook chicken breasts in the Crockpot with balsamic vinegar, basil, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and tomato paste until they are fork-tender. Then, top them with cheese and cook until the cheese has melted to produce a filling, healthy dinner. Serve with jasmine rice or zucchini noodles to round up your meal. Yum!
Got a Mexican-themed dinner coming up? Here's a super easy recipe to spruce up your taco nights! This Crockpot recipe uses only 4 ingredients - frozen chicken breasts, taco seasoning, mild diced green chilies, and salsa! You can serve it with tacos, nachos, and quesadillas for filling and mouthwatering dishes.
This slow-cooked Crockpot recipe for bone-in chicken thighs delivers succulent, tender chicken that's cooked to perfection! The chicken thighs are seasoned simply with beer, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. And even though it takes a while to prepare, the amazing aromas that fill your house as it cooks are well worth the wait!
Fork-tender and bursting with flavor, this slow-cooker recipe produces the perfect appetizer to serve at family dinners, potlucks, and festivities. Simply brush some buffalo wing sauce on the chicken wings, then broil until crispy and lightly browned. You can serve it with carrots, celery sticks, ranch dressing, and extra buffalo sauce to give the dish more taste and texture.
This deliciously creamy chicken recipe will practically fly off the dinner table. The sharp cheddar cheese comes together with boneless skinless chicken, veggies, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, minced garlic, and seasonings to make an incredible meal. Serve this creamy delight over some egg noodles garnished with cilantro.
Shredded chicken is a versatile ingredient that you can use to make a wide variety of recipes. Here's how you make shredded chicken that you can incorporate into any dish you like. You just need boneless skinless chicken, chicken broth, salted butter, some seasonings, and a few hours in the Crockpot. The recipe comes with variations so feel free to tailor it to your preferences!
Didn't think cooking a whole frozen chicken in a Crockpot was possible? Well, it is! Make this frozen chicken recipe with ingredients like potatoes, seasonings, and chicken dripping gravy. It takes about 6 hours to cook, but this lengthy cooking time is so worth it. You get a tender, juicy meal that'll impress anyone!
This frozen chicken recipe will yield a multi-purpose meal, so make sure to prepare a large batch for those busy weeknights. It's easy to make with just 5 ingredients - chicken breasts, water, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon. You can shred the chicken and use it on its own or add it to sliders and casseroles for a satisfying dinner.
Three ingredients and six hours - that's how you get a mouthwateringly delicious meal! All you need is chicken breasts, salsa, and taco seasoning. You can enjoy it in tacos, fajitas, rice bowls, chicken tortilla soups, and many other Mexican delicacies. If you're looking for a substantial meal, you can also consider serving it with refried beans, Mexican rice, corn, quesadillas, salad, or chips and salsa!
Here's an easy recipe to make this comfort food that will have you going back for second helpings. Simply cook the chicken with seasonings and chicken bouillon and broth until it can be easily shredded. Mix it with noodles that have been boiled in the soup mixture. Serve hot!
Make this deliciously healthy soup to warm you up on chilly winter days. You can whip up this filling, flavorful, and healthy chicken recipe with simple ingredients like frozen chicken, corn, canned crushed tomatoes, kidney beans and black beans, and taco seasoning. Serve this warming soup topped with sour cream and cheese or just some fresh chopped cilantro.
This recipe uses honey and garlic on frozen boneless skinless chicken breast to take all the flavors to the next level! The chicken breasts are cooked with a variety of sauces and spices until fork tender, shredded, and then coated with a cornstarch-based sauce. Add some green onion on top along with sesame seeds, and dig in!
Something to Note:
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), cooking frozen meat is not the safest way to speed up your cooking time. Why is that?
Well, the Crockpot can take its sweet time to heat up to a specific internal temperature (165 degrees Fahrenheit for chicken) that is considered bacteria-killing. A temperature lower than that can cause harmful bacteria like salmonella and staphylococcus aureus to develop, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea.
It is thus highly recommended that you thaw the meat before putting it into a Crockpot. You can also increase the cooking time if needed to lower the risk of bacteria developing.