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Chicken Breast Crockpot Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Breast

This simple Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe is the answer to chaotic nights and empty energy tanks. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you get tender, flavorful chicken that’s ready to rescue your dinner plans and soothe your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water with bouillon cube
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Flavor Boosters (Optional)

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
  • 1/2 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and chili powder (if using) over the chicken. Add garlic and onions on top.
  • Pour chicken broth over everything, making sure the chicken is partially submerged.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
  • Remove chicken and shred or slice. Taste the broth and adjust with more salt, lemon juice, or spices as needed. Serve with the cooking liquid drizzled over your sides.

Notes

Great for meal prep—pair with rice, pasta, or veggies, or use in wraps and salads. For a Tex-Mex twist, use salsa instead of broth and add cumin. Can be frozen raw in a bag and dumped straight into the crockpot.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, crockpot, meal prep
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