Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to prepare tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a blend of savory spices and herbs. Perfect for a busy day, the slow cooker gently cooks the chicken to perfection, making it ideal for meal prep or a healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
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Seasoning Mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Main Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, and paprika thoroughly. This spice mix will add a balanced flavor to the chicken breasts.
- Season Chicken: Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix on both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage for a well-seasoned dish.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the slow cooker (4- to 6-quart capacity) to keep the chicken moist during cooking. Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the broth inside the slow cooker.
- Add Butter: Cut the salted butter into small pieces and distribute them evenly on top of the chicken breasts. This enhances richness and helps the chicken remain juicy.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 3 hours, or until an internal meat thermometer reads 165°F, ensuring the chicken is safely cooked but still tender.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Cover to keep warm and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute for clean, moist slices.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- You can add fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.
- If using larger chicken breasts, increase cooking time slightly as needed.
- To reduce fat, use unsalted butter or omit butter, but it may affect juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
