Description
This Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe is the easiest way to make tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Slow-cooked with onions, garlic, herbs, and chicken broth, it’s perfect for meal prep, healthy family dinners, sandwiches, salads, wraps, tacos, and pasta dishes. Whether you’re feeding the family or preparing lunches for the week, this foolproof slow cooker recipe delivers moist chicken every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Chopped chives
- Lemon wedges
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Spread the diced onion evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer over the onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the seasoned broth evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 1½ to 2½ hours, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Spoon some of the cooking juices over the chicken before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, thyme, Parmesan cheese, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- Cooking on LOW produces the juiciest and most tender chicken.
- Use chicken breasts that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Don’t overcook the chicken or it may become dry.
- Save the flavorful cooking broth for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
- Leftover chicken is perfect for salads, wraps, tacos, soups, casseroles, sandwiches, and meal prep.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 285 per serving