Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

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Learn how to use your crockpot to make chicken breasts for easy weeknight dinners. This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe is easy and perfect as a base for a meal or for meal prepping.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: appetizer or main course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

Pour the chicken broth in the slow cooker.
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Combine the seasoning in a small dish.
1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Rub the olive oil and seasoning over the chicken breasts.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.

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Notes

Change the herbs, spices, and seasonings as you please. Just rub them on and let the chicken cook!
You can also use boneless, skinless thighs using the same ingredients and instructions.
For bone-in or skin-on chicken, cooking times may vary. Always check the internal temperature reaches 165°F before eating.
Cooking time depends on the Crockpot setting. If cooking on low, it will take 4-6 hours.
If cooking on high, it will take 2-4 hours, ideal for a later start in the day.

Storage: Store leftover Crockpot chicken breasts in an airtight container, and keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Freeze for 3 months, and defrost before reheating.

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