Easy Crockpot Chicken
This crockpot chicken recipe is effortless comfort. Just add simple ingredients in the morning and come home to tender, flavorful chicken ready to serve. It’s a meal that saves time while still gathering family around the table.
Equipment
- Crockpot / Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes optional, for heartier soups
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or heavy cream stirred in at the end
- 1 jalapeño for spice
Instructions
- Place diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the crockpot.
- Lay chicken on top of vegetables. Sprinkle with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth (and tomatoes, if using).
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in optional extras such as corn, beans, or cream. Cook another 10–15 minutes to warm through.
- Spoon into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm with bread or rice.
Notes
For a BBQ twist, stir in barbecue sauce and serve on buns. For Tex-Mex style, add cumin, chili powder, and top with avocado or tortilla chips. This recipe also freezes well — just thaw and reheat gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4800IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg
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