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February 15, 2022

How to Make Frozen Chicken in the Crock Pot

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Learn how to make frozen, boneless and skinless chicken breasts in the Crock Pot for using in any recipe calling for cooked chicken.

a bowl full of shredded chicken that has been cooked from frozen in the Crock-Pot
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I’m a fan of using rotisserie chicken in recipes calling for chicken. However, I don’t have a Costco anywhere close to my house, so I don’t have access to really cheap rotisserie chicken on a regular basis. Also, I tend to get a bit squeamish when cleaning a rotisserie chicken from the bones and skin. It seems I throw away a lot of waste from each rotisserie chicken I buy, which I don’t love. This is why I am showing you how to make frozen chicken breasts in your Crock-Pot. With so little effort, you can have chicken breast ready to go for adding to any recipe calling for chicken.

taking a bite of frozen chicken cooked in the Crock-Pot

Ingredients for making chicken in the Crock-Pot

  • Frozen chicken breasts
  • Butter – this is optional, but fat adds flavor. A tablespoon of butter per four chicken breasts makes your chicken extra tasty and tender.
  • Poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

How to make frozen chicken breasts in the Crock-Pot

Simply add the frozen chicken breasts, butter, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to the insert of your Crock-Pot. Cook the chicken on LOW heat for about 6 hours or HIGH heat for about 4 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork. The chicken also needs to be cooked to at least 165 degrees F. If the chicken is shredding easily, it will likely register a much higher temperature than 165. But I always check to be safe. There is no need to add extra cooking liquid. The chicken breasts release a lot of liquid as they thaw and cook in the Crock-Pot.

frozen chicken breasts in the Crock-Pot insert, before and after cooking

Can you freeze the chicken for a later use once it’s been cooked?

This may seem counterintuitive, but it makes a lot of sense. Purchase frozen chicken breasts when they are on-sale and cook a big batch of them. Almost all of your time is hands-off. Shred the cooked chicken and then freeze it to add later to your favorite recipes. A little meal prep can go a long way to make dinner time less of a chore.

Recipes using cooked chicken

  1. Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
  2. Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
  3. Chicken Noodle Soup
  4. Southwestern Chicken and Dumplings
  5. Chicken and Rice Casserole
  6. Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Soup
  7. King Ranch Chicken
  8. Chicken Divan
  9. Chicken Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
  10. Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas

Kitchen Tips

  • I use a 6-quart Crock-Pot to test all of my recipes. Use an 8-quart slow cooker if you’d like to make a bigger batch of chicken.
  • Digital meat thermometer for checking the temperature of the cooked chicken.

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How to make frozen chicken in the Crock-Pot

Learn how to make frozen, boneless and skinless chicken breasts in the Crock Pot for using in any recipe calling for cooked chicken.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 6 hours hours
Servings 6
Author Foodtastic Mom

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 6 frozen, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the frozen chicken breasts with the butter and seasoning in the Crock-Pot insert.
  • Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours, or HIGH heat for 4-6 hours.
  • Check the temperature of the chicken to make sure, at minimum, it is cooked to 165 degrees F.
  • Shred the chicken. Use in your favorite recipe.
  • To freeze: Allow the chicken to cool. Place the chicken into a freezer-safe, zippered bag. Freeze for up to one month.

More Crock-Pot Recipes

  • Crock-Pot Cubed Steak and Gravy
  • Crispy Crock-Pot Orange Beef
  • Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos
  • Jimmy Fallon’s Crock-Pot Chili
  • Crock-Pot Applesauce
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  1. Andrea says

    February 19, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy to make and the chicken is so versatile. Will definitely be using this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Tavo says

    February 19, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe! Super simple and delicious! My kind of recipe!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 19, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      You’re welcome! So glad you found it useful!

      Reply
  3. Gail Montero says

    February 19, 2022 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Such a helpful recipe and so handy when I need shredded chicken fast! Thank you!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 21, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment.

      Reply
  4. Mariana says

    February 19, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    It was the perfect recipe to cook and storage the chicken and havet ready for my easy luch for a week.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 21, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      Meal prepping like this is so helpful. I’m always glad I have thought ahead for extra-busy weeks!

      Reply
  5. Anjali says

    February 19, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    I’m always worried about overcooking frozen chicken, but thanks to your recipe I end up with perfectly cooked chicken every time!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 21, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      So glad I could be of help!

      Reply
  6. Sara Welch says

    March 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for some chicken sandwiches, and it did not disappoint! Tender, juicy and perfect for busy weeknights!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 22, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      Sounds delicious. I wish ALL of my weeknights weren’t busy. But they seem to be these days, so I am thankful for recipes like this as well!

      Reply
  7. Rachel says

    March 21, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    So easy! This is my new favorite way to cook chicken!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 22, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      Happy to hear it! Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  8. Mariana says

    March 21, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    Too easy to make for those days when I´m too busy to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 29, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      Yes, definitely!

      Reply
  9. Casey says

    March 21, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    Never even thought of doing my frozen chicken in the crockpot! Genius! Worked like a charm! I am going to make a giant batch and freeze it like you suggested!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 23, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      Happy to hear this Casey. Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Andrea says

    March 21, 2022 at 11:41 pm

    5 stars
    Great way to cook frozen chicken! When I cook this frozen chicken recipe in the crock pot I use it for meal prep and it’s so perfect!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 28, 2022 at 10:37 am

      I’m always glad when I think ahead and prep some of this chicken to have ready in the freezer. Thank you for the positive review!

      Reply
  11. sara says

    March 29, 2022 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out great! So much easier than waiting for frozen chicken to thaw and now I don’t need to plan ahead so much… love it!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 28, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      So happy to hear this. Thanks Sara!

      Reply
  12. katia says

    March 29, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    OMG The chicken was so simple, juicy and tender. Loved it!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for the positive feedback!

      Reply
  13. Cara says

    March 29, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    I accidentally bought a GIGANTIC bag of frozen chicken on Instacart and needed interesting ways to use it. This is exactly what I was looking for! Now I can throw it last minute in all kinds of things. I just might buy that big bag on purpose next time!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 05, 2022 at 9:40 pm

      This is great for fixing a big bag of chicken! So happy to hear that you enjoyed this method for cooking frozen chicken. Thank you for taking the time to rate and review!

      Reply
  14. Liz says

    March 29, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was such an easy set it and forget it meal for busy moms like me! I love that I can put frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot and come back to perfectly cooked chicken for nachos, enchiladas, or casseroles!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 04, 2022 at 8:45 am

      Love to hear this Liz. Thank you!

      Reply
  15. rebecca says

    March 29, 2022 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    such a great idea! I just got and took apart a rotisserie chicken, this is much easier and less messy for sure.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 30, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      I’m glad you agree! Thanks for the great review!

      Reply
  16. Chris David says

    May 17, 2022 at 1:18 am

    I loved this recipe so much!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 23, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      I’m so glad, thank you!

      Reply
  17. Miranda says

    July 15, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    I only have frozen chicken thighs. Should I still follow the recipe exactly? I’m new to cooking 😂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:19 am

      Yes you can cook chicken thighs the same way. Just be sure and check that the temperature is a minimum of 165 degrees F before eating.

      Reply

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