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Chicken In Crock Pot Recipes Easy

Chicken in Crock Pot Recipes Easy to Love

Simple, slow-cooked chicken that's nourishing, affordable, and full of comfort. This crock pot chicken recipe is made for busy families who crave real food without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

Core Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery over the chicken.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, covering at least half the chicken.
  • Sprinkle in paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently if desired.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks inside the pot and stir to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm over rice, noodles, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Try stirring in cream cheese, heavy cream, or coconut milk at the end for a creamy version. To thicken the broth, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or whisk in a cornstarch slurry.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword Crock Pot Chicken, easy dinner, Family Meals
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