Description
Tender and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Breast cooked low and slow with simple seasonings and chicken broth, perfect for an easy, hands-off meal. This recipe highlights versatility with optional herb and spice variations and adapts well to boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
Ingredients
Chicken and Broth
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning Blend
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Pour ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker to provide moisture during cooking and keep the chicken tender.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small dish, combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir to evenly blend the spices.
- Season the Chicken: Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over each of the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Then, coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the seasoning mixture to ensure all sides are covered.
- Place Chicken in Crockpot: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer inside the slow cooker over the chicken broth.
- Cook the Chicken: Set your slow cooker to cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
Notes
- You can swap the herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile; just rub them on and cook.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used following the same instructions and ingredient quantities.
- For bone-in or skin-on chicken, cooking times will vary; always check for a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Cooking time depends on your Crockpot settings: low takes 4-6 hours, high takes 3-4 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
