Perfect Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
A juicy and tender chicken breast recipe made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for comforting weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 130 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (or Stock)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce (non-alcohol, optional)
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by patting them dry with paper towels and pounding them to an even thickness if needed.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil and a blend of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth over the chicken, covering at least half of the chicken, and mix in any optional flavor boosters.
- Cook on LOW for 2-4 hours or HIGH for 1-2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken after removing it from the slow cooker, tenting it with foil for 5-10 minutes.
- Optional: For sauce thickening, whisk cornstarch with water, stir into the hot liquid, and cook on high for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness for even cooking and consider experimenting with different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg