Crockpot Boneless Chicken Breasts
On busy nights when energy is low and time is short, these Crockpot Boneless Chicken Breasts offer a hands-off solution that still feels like a home-cooked hug. Tender, juicy, and endlessly versatile, it’s a meal that meets you where you are and lifts the weight from your shoulders.
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Optional Add-ins
- 1 onion diced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 can diced tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat and place them in the crockpot.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub seasonings gently into the surface.
- Add olive oil, chicken broth or water, and any optional ingredients like onions, lemon juice, or diced tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred or slice as desired. Return to juices if you’d like it extra moist.
- Serve with rice, vegetables, or in sandwiches, wraps, or pasta bowls. Enjoy!
Notes
Try Tex-Mex flavors by adding taco seasoning and black beans, or go Italian with marinara and herbs. This recipe is also perfect for meal prep—store extras in airtight containers or freeze for future meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 460mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1.1mg
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