chicken breast crockpot recipes easy
This easy crockpot chicken breast recipe yields tender, juicy chicken that is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or served over rice. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to blend beautifully, making it a convenient and delicious meal option for busy days.
Equipment
- 1 crockpot
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds total.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Make sure they are evenly coated with all the spices.
- In your crockpot, pour in the chicken broth. This will provide moisture while the chicken cooks and help it stay tender.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot, making sure they are submerged in the broth as much as possible.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. It's best to cook on low for the most tender results.
- Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken from the crockpot. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. It should pull apart easily.
- If desired, return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the remaining liquid, letting it soak up the flavors for an additional 10 minutes on low.
- Serve the shredded chicken warm, garnished with fresh parsley if using.
Notes
You can add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or bell peppers to the crockpot for a complete meal. Just adjust the broth amount accordingly.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This chicken can be used for various dishes like tacos, wraps, or as a topping for salads and grain bowls.