Description
Juicy slow cooker chicken breast elevates weeknight dinners with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender, seasoned meat emerges effortlessly after hours of low-temperature cooking, promising a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid:
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Blend aromatic seasonings of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, thoroughly coating each chicken breast.
- Gently nestle seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker, cascading chicken broth to ensure complete moisture coverage.
- Secure the lid and allow chicken to simmer on low temperature for 3-4 hours, monitoring until internal temperature precisely reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully extract chicken from slow cooker, permitting a brief 5-minute resting period to redistribute internal juices.
- Transform tender chicken into desired texture – either delicately sliced or effortlessly shredded for versatile meal preparation.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise doneness, eliminating guesswork and potential foodborne illness risks.
- For added flavor complexity, substitute water with white wine or infuse broth with fresh herbs like rosemary or basil.
- Leftover chicken stays moist when stored in cooking liquid, making meal prep and reheating easier 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: 730 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg