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Learn how to use your crockpot to make chicken breasts for easy weeknight dinners. This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe is easy and perfect as a base for a meal or for meal prepping.

Crockpot dinners are easily my favorite meals to make. I love being able to throw everything in a crockpot and let it cook all day without having to worry what’s for dinner.

This delicious crockpot chicken breast recipe is a great base for a ton of different lunches or dinners. It’s a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

crockpot chicken recipes

Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

crockpot chicken recipes

Learn how to use your crockpot to make chicken breasts for easy weeknight dinners. This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe is easy and perfect as a base for a meal or for meal prepping.

Prep: 10min

Total: 370min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 large chicken breasts

Instruction:

  1. Pour the chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Combine the seasoning in a small dish.
  3. Rub the olive oil and seasoning over the chicken breasts.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

crockpot chicken recipes

This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is made up juicy chicken breasts slow cooked in a rich and cheesy cream sauce. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and makes the perfect dinner served over your favorite pasta!

Prep: 10min

Total: 190min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 260 grams

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 260 grams, calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Sodium 712 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ((about 1.5-2 lbs))
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh spinach

Instruction:

  1. Place chicken breasts in a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker.
  2. Combine salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over chicken.
  3. Stir together the sauce: add the cream, garlic, corn starch salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk.
  4. Stir in the sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and pour around and over chicken in slow cooker.
  5. Put the lid on and cook on low for 3 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Stir in the fresh spinach.
  6. Remove from the crockpot and serve with pasta or as desired.

30 BEST Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes

crockpot chicken recipes

This amazing collection of easy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes will give you a ton of options when your craving a succulent slow cooker meal. One of our favorites is this easy crack chicken:

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken – boneless skinless thighs or breasts
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch seasoning
  • 2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 scallions, diced

Instruction:

  1. Add chicken and chicken broth into crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning all over the chicken. Place cream cheese cubes over everything evenly. Close the lid and cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on low.
  2. Cook the bacon crisp and crumble it to use later.
  3. Once chicken is cooked, remove lid and shred the chicken in crock pot itself with the help of 2 forks.
  4. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Replace lid and cook for a few minutes until cheese is melted.
  5. Garnish with diced scallion and serve.

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FAQ

Can I put raw chicken in slow cooker?

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

Do you need to put liquid in the slow cooker when cooking chicken?

Do You Need to Add Liquid? As long as the breast pieces are in a single layer, in contact with the slow cooker, then no, it’s not necessary to add any chicken broth or chicken stock. If you’re doing multiple layers, you will need to add liquid to cover the meat, but I don’t recommend this.

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in crockpot?

Cook boneless chicken breasts in slow cooker on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Always cook your boneless skinless chicken breasts on LOW for the best results. I do not recommend cooking boneless chicken breast on HIGH, as it will become very dry and tough, even if you check it early.

Does chicken get more tender the longer you slow cook it?

Slow cookers (or Crock Pots) are perfect for breaking down meats and making them tender and juicy. By gently simmering boneless chicken thighs (or chicken breast) in a flavorful cooking broth, the chicken become ultra tender.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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