Here’s a simple, juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep 🍗⏲️
(It stays tender—no dry chicken!)
Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
- 2–3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or taco seasoning for variation)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly grease the insert or spray with nonstick spray. - Season the chicken
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Drizzle with olive oil or dot with butter. - Add liquid
Pour chicken broth around (not over) the chicken. - Cook
- LOW: 3–4 hours
- HIGH: 1½–2½ hours
Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest & serve
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Creamy Version (Popular!)
Add at the start:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
- OR 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
Stir at the end for a creamy sauce.
Flavor Variations
- Mexican: Taco seasoning + salsa
- BBQ: BBQ sauce + smoked paprika
- Italian: Italian seasoning + diced tomatoes
- Garlic Parmesan: Add minced garlic + grated Parmesan at the end
Pro Tips for Juicy Chicken
- Don’t overcook—chicken breasts dry fast
- Use similar-sized breasts
- Keep lid closed while cooking
- Shred right in the cooker for extra moisture
If you want, I can give you:
- Shredded chicken for tacos & casseroles
- Frozen chicken breast slow cooker method
- Low-carb/keto version
- Dump-and-go 3-ingredient recipe
Just tell me 😊
