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This comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe is tender, healthy, and as simple as could be. Made with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, it’s guaranteed to turn out perfectly juicy and delicious each and every time.
The other day, after Ana’s soccer practice, we were chatting over dinner about our favorite meals. Ana couldn’t stop raving about our slow cooker chicken breast recipes, especially because she gets to make her favorite chicken carnitas tacos. Meanwhile, Aleksandra is absolutely obsessed with my mango chicken salad – she just can’t get enough of those juicy mangoes.
What I’m trying to say is that I am so grateful for chicken because it is so versatile, especially this super easy crockpot chicken recipe. It can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from chicken enchiladas to this walnut chicken salad or our fantastic chicken broccoli casserole. Having cooked chicken breasts on hand is excellent for meal prepping, as it saves time and money by simplifying meal preparation.
Why I Love Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes
- Easy. All you do is place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, set the time, and let it do its magic. It’s almost completely hands-off, making it perfect for busy days.
- Flavorful. This slow cooking method ensures that the chicken breasts come out juicy and tasty.
- Versatile. Crockpot chicken is extremely adaptable. It’s perfect for shredding and freezing, and you can use it in various dishes, whether adding it to sandwiches, soups, tacos, or pasta.
- Nutritious: Chicken breast is known for being a great source of protein. Cooking it in a slow cooker helps retain its nutrients, making it a healthy option for any meal.
- Meal Prep Friendly. This chicken recipe is a dream for getting ahead. Cook a batch and you have a ready-to-use protein for different meals throughout the week.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For this crockpot chicken breast recipe, you’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients, most of which are spices and seasonings.
- Chicken Broth: Low sodium chicken broth is my go-to, but you can also use regular chicken broth, bone broth, veggie broth, or even just water!
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless breasts are what I use in this recipe.
- Olive Oil: Any mild oil works in this recipe.
- Herbs and Spices: Sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and dried oregano.
- Salt and Pepper
- Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley makes a great garnish, if you are serving the chicken right away.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Have you ever heard of a “dump and go” recipe? Well, this is definitely in that category! All you have to do is put your ingredients in, and let the crockpot do the rest.
- Prepare the Crockpot and the Chicken Breasts. Pour the broth into the insert of your slow cooker. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub them with olive oil.
- Season the Chicken. Mix salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and oregano in a small bowl. Rub this seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Cook. Place the chicken in the slow cooker, cover with the lid, and let it cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Chicken is done when the internal temperature of the chicken registers at 165˚F.
- Rest and Serve. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and set it on a clean cutting board. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 8 minutes before cutting and serving.
Recipe Tips
- Browning. If you’d like a bit of browning on the chicken, put it under the broiler for about 3 to 4 minutes after it’s done cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer. This kitchen tool is super-handy when cooking meat. It will help ensure that your chicken is safely done without overcooking. Chicken is cooked through when its internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
- Brine with salt. Try sprinkling your chicken with salt 10 to 15 minutes before cooking. This is a type of dry brining – the salting process helps the meat turn out extra flavorful. If you decide to brine it, reduce the amount of salt used in the seasoning mix.
- Using frozen chicken breasts. Technically, yes, you can use frozen chicken in the slow cooker; however, frozen chicken is not recommended by some slow cooker manufacturers, so I recommend using thawed chicken breasts here. Or, check your slow cooker’s manual for safe handling.
Serving Suggestions
Chicken pairs perfectly with just about anything, but I love it with my favorite Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes or with these Roasted Potatoes and Carrots. You could also add a healthy kick to your meal with my Perfect Grilled Zucchini, or wrap it up in a Naan and top it off with a Green Goddess Salad.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Store cooked chicken breasts in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
- To reheat, put it in the microwave or a 350˚F oven until it is heated through. You can also reheat on the stovetop in a covered skillet. Whichever method you choose, be sure not to overcook it, or it will be dry.
Easy Chicken Recipes
- Oven Fried Chicken Breasts
- Balsamic Marinated Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken
- Roast Chicken
- Hot Honey Chicken
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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth, or you can also use water
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pour water or chicken broth inside the insert of your slow cooker.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and oregano; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until internal temperature of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker and let the chicken rest for about 5 to 8 minutes before cutting and serving.
- If you’d like a bit of browning on the cooked chicken, put it under the broiler for about 3 to 4 minutes after you cooked it in the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
This looks great . I want to put this on today but I don’t have chicken broth. Is there anyway I could use apple juice?
Yes, you can use apple juice or even water. Or wine! ๐
This is a great recipe. It’s delicious and it’s easy. It doesn’t get better than that! I made this last night, and it was a hit.
Thank you so much! I’m very glad you loved it! ๐
Perfect timing, Iโve been looking for more sow cooker recipes and this one is great!
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! ๐
Sloe Cooker is recently my new favorite kitchen tool! I am looking for new recipes!
That’s great! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thank YOU! ๐
I just became so hungry because of this Slow Cooker Chicken Breast!! So comforting!
Thank YOU! I hope you’ll enjoy it! ๐
This is overflowing with flavorsss!!!! yum!
I hope you’ll love it! Thank YOU! ๐
Came out absolutely perfect. My whole family enjoyed every bite!
That’s wonderful! I am very happy you and your family loved it! Thank YOU! ๐
This is the BEST way to make chicken breast. It comes out sooooo juicy and tender and full of flavor. Delish!
I agree! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thank you for chiming in! ๐
I was recently gifted with a new slow cooker so when I saw this recipe I knew it was a good one to put my new toy to good use. It did not disappoint. Chicken breast cooked low and slow is the best. I know I will be making it often. Thanks for including all the steps in detail as well.
That’s great to hear! I’m very happy you loved it! Thank YOU! ๐
This was so easy and wonderfully delicious! Love how flavorful & moist the chicken is! Perfect weeknight dinner!
Thank you so much! I’m very glad you enjoyed it! ๐