Description
This Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender, juicy chicken breasts using minimal ingredients. The slow cooking process infuses the chicken with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, making it perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep. With low sodium and healthy olive oil, this dish is delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place them evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Make Seasoning: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful spice rub.
- Season Chicken: Rub the prepared spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast to ensure uniform seasoning.
- Add Broth: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth around the chicken breasts in the crockpot; this helps keep the chicken moist during cooking.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and let it rest for a few minutes to redistribute juices before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh chicken breasts and avoid overcrowding the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- You can add vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the crockpot for a one-pot meal.
- If pressed for time, you can cook on high for about 2 hours but check for doneness frequently.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and low in fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Crockpot chicken breast, slow cooker chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, healthy chicken recipe, low sodium chicken, slow cooked chicken
