Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

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Learn how to use your crockpot to make chicken breasts for easy weeknight dinners. This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe is easy and perfect as a base for a meal or for meal prepping.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: appetizer or main course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Krista Teigen

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

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
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts**

Instructions

Pour the chicken broth in the slow cooker.
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth*
Combine the seasoning in a small dish.
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
Rub the olive oil and seasoning over the chicken breasts.
2 tbsp olive oil, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts**
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.***

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Notes

*I almost always use low-sodium chicken broth for this recipe so I can control the salt level from the start. Many regular store-bought broths can be overly salty, which can overpower the seasoning as the chicken cooks. If you’re using store-bought, look for low-sodium or unsalted options with simple ingredients. Homemade broth works great, too, and gives you even more control over flavor. If your broth isn’t low-sodium, just reduce the added salt slightly and taste before serving.

**I don’t recommend using frozen chicken in the crockpot. It can cook unevenly and may stay in the unsafe temperature zone too long. For best results, thaw the chicken first so it cooks evenly and stays tender.

***Always cook chicken to a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer for accuracy For full guidelines, refer to USDA and my meat temperature chart.

*****If you’re deciding between a slow cooker and pressure cooker, the slow cooker is more hands-off and forgiving, while the Instant Pot is faster but easier to overcook. For a quicker option, try my Instant Pot chicken breast recipe.

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