Description
Juicy, tender slow cooker chicken breasts seasoned with simple herbs and spices—perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or shredding for salads, sandwiches, and casseroles.
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into the Crockpot.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, onion powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Rub olive oil over chicken breasts, then coat evenly with the seasoning blend.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 4–6 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- Do not overcook—check temperature early for best results.
- For frozen chicken breasts, increase cook time and check for doneness.
- Optional: sear chicken before slow cooking for extra flavor.
- Add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or onions to cook alongside the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
