Description
Juicy slow cooker chicken breast delivers mouthwatering tenderness straight from your kitchen. Herb-infused meat emerges perfectly cooked with minimal effort, promising a delectable meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquids:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend aromatic spices including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, thoroughly coating each chicken breast.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker basin, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Gently cascade chicken broth around the meat, creating a moist cooking environment.
- Secure the lid and set slow cooker to low temperature, allowing chicken to simmer and tenderize for approximately 3-4 hours.
- Verify doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow a brief 5-minute resting period to redistribute internal juices.
- Slice or shred chicken using two forks, preparing it for serving or further recipe incorporation.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful results.
- Experiment with different spice blends like Italian seasoning or Cajun spices to customize the flavor profile.
- For a lighter option, replace chicken broth with low-sodium vegetable broth or water to reduce salt intake.
- Shred the cooked chicken and store in airtight containers for easy meal prep throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 4 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1450 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg