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Juicy Chicken Breast in a Crockpot with herbs and spice seasoning

Easy Crockpot Chicken Breast

When life gets hectic and dinner feels impossible, this Easy Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe steps in to save the day. With minimal prep, flexible ingredients, and guaranteed tenderness, it’s a go-to for stress-free weeknight meals and beyond.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2-4 chicken breasts fresh or frozen
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup or use chicken broth for a lighter option
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
  • black pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • sliced carrots optional
  • chopped celery optional
  • sliced onion optional

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts (fresh or frozen) into the crockpot in a single layer.
  • Add cream of chicken soup or broth. Sprinkle in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to taste.
  • Optional: Add sliced carrots, celery, and onion directly on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5–7 hours, or until chicken is tender and cooked through. If using frozen chicken, add 1 extra hour.
  • Shred or slice the chicken before serving. Use leftover sauce as a gravy or mix-in.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the crockpot—keep chicken in a single layer for even cooking. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to keep heat in. Use extra cooked chicken for tacos, sandwiches, wraps, or over pasta and rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
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