Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
A simple and comforting recipe for tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a slow cooker, flavored with savory herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts lean protein
- 0.5 cup Chicken Broth adds moisture
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon Salt for seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika adds warmth and color
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper provides mild heat
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning offers herby notes
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour half a cup of chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the four chicken breasts in the crock pot, ensuring they lie flat and are not overcrowded.
- Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- In a small bowl, mix together one teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of paprika, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and one teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove it from the crock pot.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the seasonings for a couple of hours before cooking. Adding a splash of lemon juice before serving can brighten flavors nicely.