Easy Chicken Crock Pot 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.

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.

easy chicken crock pot recipes

Crockpot Chicken & Gravy

easy chicken crock pot recipes

Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy – only 3 ingredients!! Such a great weeknight meal! Just dump everything in the crockpot and let it work its magic! Serve over hot steamed rice with some green beans. SO easy and kid-friendly too!

Prep: 5min

Total: 245min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 (0.87-oz) envelopes of chicken gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth, (optional)
  • hot steamed rice

Instruction:

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  2. Whisk together soup, gravy mix, and water (if using). Pour over chicken.
  3. Cover crock-pot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
  4. Before serving break the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Serve over hot steamed rice.

Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

easy chicken crock pot 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.

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FAQ

Can you put raw chicken in a 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!

How do you cook chicken in a crock pot so it doesn’t dry out?

If the chicken is cooked too long, it will become dry (even if you use broth or water) and tough. That means the best way to keep chicken from drying out in a crockpot is to stop cooking it as soon as it reaches the proper internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Can you put frozen chicken in the crock pot?

It is safe to cook a frozen chicken in a slow cooker,” Quin Patton, a food scientist formerly with PepsiCo, told TODAY. “You just need to make sure the internal temperature gets up to 165 degrees at some point during the cooking process.”

Why is my chicken rubbery in the crock pot?

Aside from accidentally overcooking the meals, the most common reason we see for tough, rubbery, or overdone chicken is customers using a Crockpot that is far too big. Each of our meals comes with a recommended slow cooker size.

About the author

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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