Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
A juicy and tender slow cooker chicken breast recipe that's perfect for meal prep, easy dinners, and versatile serving options!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, for extra tenderness
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and rub with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker and add the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
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Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the seasoning mix for 30 minutes before slow cooking. If you want shredded chicken, use two forks to shred and mix it back into the juices for extra moisture.
