Description
Juicy and tender crockpot chicken breast perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth or salsa
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Your favorite herbs and spices (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Layer the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in one even layer.
- Pour the chicken broth or salsa over the chicken for moisture.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs and spices.
- Cover and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
Notes
Adding liquid is key to moist chicken. Don’t overcook to avoid stringiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 130mg