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7 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipes for Busy Back to School Nights

Busy back to school nights call for easy dinners … and these slow cooker chicken breast recipes totally fit the bill.

In less than a month, my kids are headed back to school. If you are a mom, yours probably are too (heck, some of my friends have kids heading back this week!). And you know what that means … evenings get even busier. Even if you have kids in camp, school adds another dimension to evenings — there’s homework, studying, activities and — wait — what’s for dinner? That’s why I am already thinking of recipes that will make busy back to school nights a little easier.

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipes

Step 1: Grab the slow cooker. Seriously, the slow cooker is a busy night life saver. Step 2: Mix it up. You just toss ingredients in, set it to cook and at the end of the day you have a perfect meal ready to go. No stress required. Step 3: Come home and eat.

Better yet: These slow cooker chicken breast recipes from some amazing bloggers have me totally drooling.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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When it comes to Indian food, one of my very favorite dishes is Chicken Tikka Masala. If Whole Foods has it in their hot foods section,  you can bet I will take a little tray of it. And when it’s on the menu, it’s one of my favorite things to order. But why be limited by needing someone else to make it? Liz from The Lemon Bowl created this flavorful, lean recipe that slow cooks to perfection while you are off at work or school. I can’t wait to make it myself.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala on The Lemon Bowl.

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

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In terms of eating, Paige is the family enigma. While most of our family loves the crunch of a good spicy beef taco, she prefers soft tortillas filled with chicken and the mildest of salsas. So this recipe? When I saw it, I knew it was perfect for us — because while Will and I love beef, chicken taco filling is tasty too. And this will make Paige happy. Even better? It only requires three ingredients — which makes this chicken tacos a working mom’s dream.

Get the recipe for 3-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos on Two Healthy Kitchens.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas

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Tangy barbecue, sweet pineapple and sharp (well, unless you prefer mild!) cheddar cheese combine in these inventive quesadillas. Creative dinners like this make eating so fun. The filling is made in the slow cooker, so all you have to do for this dish is finish these quesadillas off in the pan just before serving.

Get the recipe for Crock Pot BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas on Krafted Koch.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken

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Like Erin from The Law Student’s Wife, I am a total sucker for Thai food. And though my kids aren’t always a fan of spicy things, coconut based Thai curries are something we can all enjoy together — the creamy coconut milk offsets the spice. Plus, I love that this is a step outside the ordinary — Thai in a slow cooker? Love!

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Chicken on The Law Student’s Wife.

Crock Pot Chicken Santa Fe

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Cue the drool … Black beans, cilantro, corn, tomatoes and more combine with chicken in this easy slow cooker chicken breast recipe. Everything about this screams “happy family dinner!” to me — and if your kids love avocado like mine, you’ll want to top yours with a few slices. Be sure to also read the post from Maris on In Good Taste — she makes some great points about getting dinner on the table isn’t really any easier when you work at home. So true.

Get the recipe for Crock Pot Chicken Santa Fe on In Good Taste Magazine.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Caprese

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Oh, hello tasty chicken dinner. Chicken is slow cooked in a chunky, flavorful balsamic sauce to perfection and then topped with the chunky deliciousness of the sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. Don’t you want to just dive right in? Because I do! (Is that weird?)

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Caprese on The Law Student’s Wife.

Slow Cooker Enchiladas Tacos

Slow Cooker Enchiladas Tacos

Did I mention that my family really, really, really loves tacos? Because we do. And this version made with an easy enchiladas chicken filling is always a hit. Be sure to serve it up with a salad — it makes the whole thing well-rounded.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Enchiladas Tacos here on Sarah’s Cucina Bella.

Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

Thursday 26th of February 2015

Wow! This is a seriously fantastic line-up, and really the kind of meals that get my family through busy-busy school nights! Love it! Pinning like crazy to share with all those other busy families out there who need great inspiration for home-cooked meals on hectic evenings! :D

3-Ingredient Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos

Monday 23rd of February 2015

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Danielle | Krafted Koch

Sunday 10th of August 2014

Thanks for sharing such great slow cooker recipes that we can enjoy any weeknight for an easy dinner!

Joshua Hampton

Thursday 7th of August 2014

Great recipe round-up. Slow cooker recipes are really the best for busy weekday meals.

Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

Tuesday 5th of August 2014

I am always looking for new chicken ideas - love this round up! Thanks for including mine!