Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
This comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe is made with a mouthwatering blend of herbs and spices. Guaranteed to turn out perfectly every time!
Servings: 4
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
- Prep. Add the chicken broth to the insert of your slow cooker.
- Make the seasoning. In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and oregano; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with olive oil, and then rub them with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook. 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.
- Broil (optional). 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.
- Let it rest. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and let them rest for about 5 to 8 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
How to Store Chicken Breasts for Meal Prep
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- Fridge. Once the chicken has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container with a little of the cooking liquid to keep it moist. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezer. For longer storage, freeze the chicken (whole or shredded) in freezer-safe bags or containers with some of the sauce. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Reheat. When reheating, warm the chicken on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of broth or sauce until heated through.
- Pro Tip. For easy lunches, portion the chicken into meal prep containers with rice or veggies so you have ready-to-go meals for the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
