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.
Crockpot dinners are easily my favorite meals to make. I love being able to throw everything in a crockpot and let it cook all day without having to worry what’s for dinner.
This delicious crockpot chicken breast recipe is a great base for a ton of different lunches or dinners. It’s a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe
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: 10min
Total: 370min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large chicken breasts
Instruction:
- Pour the chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Combine the seasoning in a small dish.
- Rub the olive oil and seasoning over the 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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This amazing collection of easy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes will give you a ton of options when your craving a succulent slow cooker meal. One of our favorites is this easy crack chicken:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken – boneless skinless thighs or breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch seasoning
- 2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese
- 6 strips bacon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 scallions, diced
Instruction:
- Add chicken and chicken broth into crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning all over the chicken. Place cream cheese cubes over everything evenly. Close the lid and cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on low.
- Cook the bacon crisp and crumble it to use later.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove lid and shred the chicken in crock pot itself with the help of 2 forks.
- Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Replace lid and cook for a few minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with diced scallion and serve.
Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Cook up 2 pounds of chicken breasts to have ready for your recipes all week! Great for meal planning.
Prep: 5min
Total: 245min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 359 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 1.5 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
Instruction:
- Season your chicken breast with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Place your chicken in your crockpot and cover them with the chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees. The chicken should be cooked through, and will be sliceable.You can cook it past this point, though, it will shred instead of slice. If you want shredded chicken, you can cook for up to 8 hours.
- Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing (covered lightly with foil). Slice and serve OR place in fridge and slice later in the week when you need it.
- Strain your chicken broth using a sieve and remove all of the bits of chicken and fat. Take the strained chicken broth and use in your recipes right away or freeze.
Crockpot Chicken Breast
These Crockpot Chicken Breasts are easy to make and so versatile. Slice, chop or shred them to use in your favorite recipes or serve them with a few simple side dishes for an easy meal.
Prep: 10min
Total: 190min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 376 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 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
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 chicken breasts)
Instruction:
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and gently rub it onto the meat.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for about 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through to 165° F in the center when tested with an instant read thermometer.
- Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes. Chicken breasts may be served as is, or sliced or shredded before serving.