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Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes

This Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe is a weeknight lifesaver—tender, juicy chicken made with minimal effort using pantry staples. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or meal prep, this hands-off dinner delivers big comfort and flavor with almost no cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
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Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Small Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Optional Add-Ins

  • fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary
  • lemon juice a squeeze for brightness

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and place them in the crockpot.
  • In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
  • Pour chicken broth around the chicken (not directly on top) to preserve the seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Slice or shred the chicken. Serve with rice, vegetables, or use in wraps, salads, or tacos.

Notes

This chicken is perfect for batch cooking—use leftovers for sandwiches, casseroles, or soups. Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. To make it creamy, stir in sour cream or cream cheese at the end of cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 380mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword chicken breast, crockpot chicken, easy dinner, slow cooker
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