Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
A simple and delicious recipe for tender slow-cooked chicken breasts, perfect for busy nights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Place the chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, blend the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Season generously: Rub the spice mixture over each chicken breast, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Drizzle oil: Pour the olive oil over the seasoned chicken to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Add liquid: Pour the chicken broth or water around the chicken to keep it hydrated during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360-420 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finishing touches: Once cooked, shred or slice the chicken as desired, and it’s ready to be served.
Notes
You can swap chicken breasts for thighs for richer flavor or use vegetable broth for a lighter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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