Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts cooked gently in a rich broth with herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that ensures moist and juicy chicken every time, ideal for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for extra tenderness)
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then place them in a large mixing bowl for seasoning.
- Season the chicken: Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts, then evenly rub them with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to ensure full flavor.
- Add to slow cooker: Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, then place the seasoned chicken breasts inside. Optionally, add lemon juice for extra tenderness.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low heat for 3-4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), indicating the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Rest the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and let them rest for 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute and retain moisture before slicing or shredding.
- Serve or store: Serve the chicken immediately as desired or store it in an airtight container for meal prepping throughout the week.
Notes
- Using low sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level in the dish.
- Lemon juice is optional but enhances tenderness and adds a subtle brightness.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to customize seasonings to your taste or add fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, tender chicken, healthy chicken breast, crockpot chicken, meal prep chicken
