Description
Crockpot Chicken Breasts turn out perfectly juicy and tender every single time with this foolproof method that requires just 5 minutes of prep and zero monitoring.
Ingredients
4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–2.5 lbs)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
ยฝ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Lightly spray or brush the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
3. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker, overlapping slightly if needed. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides, rubbing it in gently.
4. Pour chicken broth around the chicken, not directly over it, so you don’t wash off the seasonings. Liquid should come halfway up the sides.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2.5 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF in the thickest part.
6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer. Chicken should be white throughout with no pink and juices should run clear.
7. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
8. Slice against the grain for sandwiches and salads, or shred with two forks for tacos and casseroles. Use immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keep chicken in some cooking liquid to maintain moisture during storage.
Recipe works with frozen chickenโadd 1-2 hours to cooking time.
Save the cooking liquid to use as flavorful broth for soup or rice.
Don’t lift the lid during cookingโit adds 15-20 minutes every time.
LOW heat is more forgiving than HIGH for juicy, tender results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Meal Prep
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg