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
- 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
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
