Description
Learn how to cook tender, flavorful chicken in a crockpot with minimal effort. This method keeps the chicken juicy and infuses it with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place the seared chicken in the crockpot and pour chicken broth over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred or slice the chicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Use the cooking liquid as a sauce by thickening it with cornstarch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken dish