Here’s an easy, juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe—perfect for meal prep, shredding, or a simple dinner 🍗✨
Slow Cooker Chicken Breast
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: 1 tsp Italian seasoning or poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Season the chicken
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Add to slow cooker
- Place chicken in slow cooker.
- Pour broth around (not directly on top if possible).
- Add oil or butter.
- Cook
- Low: 3–4 hours
- High: 1½–2 hours
Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest or shred
- Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes.
- Slice, shred, or serve whole.
Tips to Keep Chicken Juicy
- Don’t overcook—chicken breasts dry out quickly
- Use low heat when possible
- Let chicken rest before slicing
- For shredding, remove earlier while very tender
Flavor Variations
- Creamy Ranch: Add 1 packet ranch seasoning + ½ cup cream cheese
- BBQ Chicken: Replace broth with BBQ sauce
- Mexican: Add taco seasoning + salsa
- Lemon Garlic: Add lemon slices and fresh garlic
Serving Ideas
- Over rice or mashed potatoes
- In tacos, salads, wraps, or casseroles
- For meal prep all week
If you want, I can give a dump-and-go creamy version, a shredded chicken meal-prep plan, or a 3-ingredient recipe.
