Description
This Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender, juicy chicken breasts using minimal ingredients and effortless slow cooking. Seasoned with paprika, oregano, garlic, and onion powder, the chicken cooks slowly in low sodium chicken broth in the slow cooker, resulting in perfectly cooked chicken that can be served whole, sliced, or shredded for versatile meal options.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 chicken breasts)
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Add Liquid: Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker to create a moist cooking environment that prevents the chicken from drying out.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful rub for the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts and gently rub it into the meat to ensure every part is well flavored.
- Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
- Cook: Cover and cook the chicken on low for 3-4 hours or on high for about 2 hours. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using an instant-read thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. Serve the breasts whole, or slice or shred them as desired for your meal.
Notes
- You can halve this recipe if you want to cook fewer chicken breasts.
- Store leftover crockpot chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg