Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

Four chicken breasts in black slow cooker with seasonings in broth.

5 from 10 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast comes out tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned every time! Learn how to make the best crockpot chicken breast in the world and use it in any of your favorite chicken recipes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Resting time10

Total Time2 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin

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Instructions

In a small bowl, add garlic powder, onion powder, basil, paprika, salt, pepper and stir to combine. Sprinkle chicken breasts on both sides.
In a large slow cooker, add broth, olive oil and lay chicken on top, trying to overlap minimally.
Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours, or until internal read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted in the center.
Remove onto a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Then slice or shred.

Notes

Store: In an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.
Reheat: In microwave or on the stovetop in a covered pan until warmed through.
Freeze: Up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag, thaw before using.

Here is a cooking time chart for reference:

Boneless chicken breasts - On Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours.
Bone-in chicken breasts - on Low for 3.5-4.5 hours or on High for 2.5 hours.
Chicken tenders - on Low for 2.5-3 hours or on High for 1.5 hours

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