Description
This easy Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, it’s a healthy and simple meal option that yields moist chicken ready to be served with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning & Broth
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the slow cooker to provide moisture and prevent the chicken from drying out during cooking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small dish, combine kosher salt, onion powder, dried thyme, ground paprika, ground black pepper, and garlic powder to create a balanced seasoning blend.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the olive oil evenly over each chicken breast, then coat them thoroughly with the prepared seasoning mix to infuse flavor.
- Arrange Chicken in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned chicken breasts carefully into the slow cooker, ensuring they sit evenly for uniform cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender and juicy.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked but not overdone to maintain juiciness.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more herbs or spices if desired.
- Chicken breasts can be shredded after cooking for use in salads, sandwiches, or tacos.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If your slow cooker runs hot, check the chicken at the earlier end of the cooking time to prevent drying out.
