Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

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Instructions:

  1. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.

  2. Combine salt, onion powder, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small dish.

  3. Rub olive oil and the seasoning mix over the chicken breasts.

  4. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.

  5. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time6 hrsTotal Time6 hrs 10 mins
Key Ingredients:
 4 Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
 ½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 ½ tsp Onion powder
 ½ tsp Dried thyme
 ½ tsp Ground paprika
 ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
 ¼ tsp Garlic powder
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Directions:

  1. Prep the Chicken:

    • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

    • Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.

  2. Layer in Crockpot:

    • Pour chicken broth into the crockpot.

    • Add seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer.

    • Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter (and lemon juice/garlic if using).

    • Add veggies (if using) around the chicken.

  3. Cook:

    • Low setting: 3-4 hours

    • High setting: 1.5-2 hours

    • Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165°F and juices run clear.

  4. Rest & Serve:

    • Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing/shredding.

    • Optional: Strain cooking liquid to make gravy or drizzle over chicken.

Tips:

  • Avoid Overcooking: Check at earliest time to prevent dryness.

  • Shredding: For pulled chicken, cook an extra 30 minutes and shred with forks.

  • Flavor Boost: Add cream of chicken soup or BBQ sauce for richer taste.

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or salads. Enjoy!

Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients

Key Ingredients:
 4 Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
 ½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 ½ tsp Onion powder
 ½ tsp Dried thyme
 ½ tsp Ground paprika
 ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
 ¼ tsp Garlic powder

Directions

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Directions:

  1. Prep the Chicken:

    • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

    • Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.

  2. Layer in Crockpot:

    • Pour chicken broth into the crockpot.

    • Add seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer.

    • Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter (and lemon juice/garlic if using).

    • Add veggies (if using) around the chicken.

  3. Cook:

    • Low setting: 3-4 hours

    • High setting: 1.5-2 hours

    • Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165°F and juices run clear.

  4. Rest & Serve:

    • Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing/shredding.

    • Optional: Strain cooking liquid to make gravy or drizzle over chicken.

Tips:

  • Avoid Overcooking: Check at earliest time to prevent dryness.

  • Shredding: For pulled chicken, cook an extra 30 minutes and shred with forks.

  • Flavor Boost: Add cream of chicken soup or BBQ sauce for richer taste.

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or salads. Enjoy!

Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

Notes

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