chicken breast crockpot recipes
This creamy garlic chicken breast recipe is an easy and flavorful dish that cooks slowly in a crockpot, resulting in tender and juicy chicken. Perfect for a busy day, serve it over rice or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Equipment
- 1 crockpot
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 knife and cutting board
- 1 whisk or fork
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme).
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until well blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken breasts are fully covered.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and slice them. Drizzle some of the creamy sauce on top and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sauté the minced garlic in olive oil before adding it to the crockpot.
This recipe can be easily doubled; just ensure your crockpot is large enough to accommodate the extra ingredients.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving.