Here’s an easy, juicy slow cooker chicken breast recipe that works for meals all week.
Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2–3 lb (900 g–1.3 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: 1 tsp Italian seasoning or taco seasoning
Instructions
- Add liquid: Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Season chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with all seasonings.
- Cook: Place chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- LOW: 3–4 hours
- HIGH: 1½–2½ hours
Cook just until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest & shred/slice: Let rest 5 minutes, then shred or slice as desired.
- Moisten: Spoon a little of the cooking liquid back over the chicken.
Tips for Juicy Chicken
- Don’t overcook—chicken breast dries out quickly.
- Use LOW if possible.
- If breasts are very thick, cook time may increase slightly.
Easy Flavor Variations
- BBQ: Add ½ cup BBQ sauce, reduce broth to ½ cup.
- Mexican: Add taco seasoning + ½ cup salsa.
- Creamy: Stir in ½ cup cream cheese during the last 30 minutes.
- Lemon Garlic: Add juice of 1 lemon + 2 cloves garlic.
If you tell me how you plan to use it (sandwiches, salads, shredding for tacos, meal prep), I can tailor it perfectly.
