Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe: Juicy Comfort Food Made Easy
Enjoy a delicious and easy slow cooker chicken recipe that results in juicy, tender chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and add chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the seasoning.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken