Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe is an easy, hands-off way to prepare tender, juicy chicken. Seasoned with garlic, onion, basil, paprika, and cooked slowly in chicken broth and olive oil, it makes a perfect versatile protein for meal prep or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquids
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all spices evenly.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Set Up Slow Cooker: Pour chicken broth and olive oil into the bottom of a large slow cooker. Lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top, making sure to overlap as little as possible for even cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours, or on High for about 2 hours. The chicken is done when an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the cooked chicken breasts onto a cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes to retain juices, then slice or shred as desired for serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a lower sodium meal, use low sodium chicken broth as suggested.
- Chicken can be shredded and used in salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adding herbs like thyme or rosemary can enhance flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on High
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken breast, crockpot chicken, shredded chicken
