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chicken breast slow cooker recipes

chicken breast slow cooker recipes

This slow cooker chicken breast recipe is perfect for a healthy and easy meal. The chicken cooks to tender perfection while absorbing the delicious flavors of herbs and spices, paired with nutritious vegetables. It’s great for meal prep and can serve a whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker (4-6 quarts)
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lbs.
  • 2 cups diced carrots About 3 large carrots.
  • 2 cups diced potatoes About 2 large potatoes.
  • 1 cup sliced onions About 1 medium onion.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing your vegetables. Dice the carrots and potatoes, and slice the onion. Mince the garlic.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, diced vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions), minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the olive oil into the slow cooker and spread it evenly over the bottom.
  • Place the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the top of the chicken and vegetables, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat for 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, check the chicken for doneness. It should be tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  • Serve hot, spooning some of the broth and vegetables over the chicken.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables such as green beans or bell peppers based on your preference.
  • If you prefer thicker broth, you can remove the chicken and vegetables once cooked and turn the slow cooker to high, adding a mixed slurry of cornstarch and water until thickened.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables such as green beans or bell peppers based on your preference.
If you prefer thicker broth, you can remove the chicken and vegetables once cooked and turn the slow cooker to high, adding a mixed slurry of cornstarch and water until thickened.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.