I just bought a crockpot a week ago. Had one many years ago and didn't use it very much, so go rid of it because I did not want to put meals together before I left for work. (I am not a morning person at all!) Anyway, read on here about using it to make apple butter and it sounded like a good idea. And my first try was minestrone soup which turned out great - it was a recipe that came with the machine. It was done in 7 - 8 hours. I really like to use my pressure cooker for meat - but will more than likely give it a try for chicken too. It is nice to just throw it all in and leave it.
Years ago I remember using it to make shredded beef for burritos and tacos - it was so tender and juicy, no reason you couldn't do it with chicken too. I get the packets already prepared but no reason you couldn't use your own spices.