When time is tight but you still crave a home-cooked meal, Slow Cooker Hurry Chicken comes to the rescue. This dish lives up to its name by delivering bold flavor with minimal prep work, making it a lifesaver for hectic weeknights or lazy weekends. Using just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a comforting, satisfying chicken dinner with almost no effort.

The secret lies in the sauce—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. A blend of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of red pepper flakes creates a rich coating that slowly infuses the chicken as it cooks. The onion soup mix adds an extra punch of flavor, while the cornstarch and water mixture helps thicken the sauce into a luscious glaze that clings to every bite.

Whether you use drumsticks or thighs, the result is always the same: tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken in a deeply flavorful sauce. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or even noodles for a complete, comforting meal. Best of all, your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting—just set it, forget it, and come back to dinner ready and waiting.

Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3–5 hours (depending on setting)
Total Time: Up to 5 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

6–8 skinless chicken drumsticks or thighs (about 3 lbs)

1 cup ketchup

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a mild kick)

1 packet onion soup mix

1/3 cup water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, mix together:

Ketchup

Brown sugar

Worcestershire sauce

Red pepper flakes

Onion soup mix

Stir until fully blended.

2️⃣ Add the Thickener
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the cornstarch into the water until smooth.
Pour into the sauce and mix well.

3️⃣ Set Up the Slow Cooker
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.

Arrange the chicken in a single layer.

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, coating all pieces evenly.

4️⃣ Cook Until Tender
Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours or High for 3 hours,

Until the chicken is fully cooked and falls apart easily with a fork.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies for a complete meal.