Drop Chicken in the Slow Cooker: Just 2 Ingredients for Unreal Flavor
If you love easy, flavorful meals that practically cook themselves, this recipe is a game-changer. With only two ingredients and the magic of a slow cooker, you can have tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even last-minute entertaining. Seriously, it doesn’t get any simpler—and the results are unreal.
Here’s how to make it.
Ingredients
Yes, it really is just two ingredients:
Chicken – Use bone-in or boneless thighs, drumsticks, or breasts. Thighs are ideal because they stay juicy, but any cut works.
Your favorite sauce – This could be BBQ sauce, salsa, buffalo sauce, teriyaki, or even a jar of creamy tomato sauce.
Optional garnish: Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, or a sprinkle of cheese after cooking.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Rinse and pat dry the chicken pieces.
Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired, but the sauce will carry most of the flavor.
Step 2: Add to Slow Cooker
Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
Pour your chosen sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated evenly.
Step 3: Cook Low and Slow
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, depending on your schedule.
The chicken should be fork-tender and easily shred with a fork.
Step 4: Serve
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
Serve whole, shredded over rice, tucked in tortillas, or on a bed of roasted vegetables.
Optional: Spoon extra sauce from the slow cooker over the top for more flavor.
Why This Recipe Works
Slow cooking enhances flavor – The chicken absorbs all the sauce while staying moist.
Two ingredients keep it simple – No complicated prep, no multiple pots, and minimal cleanup.
Versatile – Change the sauce and you change the flavor profile entirely.
Tips for Maximum Flavor
Use chicken thighs – They stay juicier than breasts during slow cooking.
Don’t overcook – While slow cookers are forgiving, chicken can become dry if left too long.
Try different sauces – Experiment with sweet, tangy, spicy, or savory sauces to find your favorite.
Shred or serve whole – Both work beautifully; shredded chicken soaks up the sauce even more.
Serving Suggestions
Over rice or quinoa – Absorbs all the flavorful sauce.
Tacos or wraps – Add shredded chicken with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
With veggies – Serve alongside roasted or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
In sandwiches – Pile shredded chicken on buns with coleslaw for an easy sandwich.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Super easy – Literally drop, pour, and cook.
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