Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe delivers perfectly juicy and tender chicken seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, cooked slowly in a flavorful broth. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, or a simple, healthy dinner, this dish requires minimal preparation and ensures consistently delicious results every time.
Ingredients
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Seasoning Mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Main Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine the salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Stir well to evenly mix all the spices.
- Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture thoroughly over both sides of the chicken breasts to ensure full flavor penetration.
- Add broth and chicken to slow cooker: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, then place the seasoned chicken breasts inside.
- Add butter: Cut the salted butter into small pieces and arrange them evenly on top of the chicken breasts.
- Cook slow and low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 3 hours, or until an internal meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board, cover to keep warm, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to retain juices and ensure tender slices.
- Serve: Slice the chicken as desired and serve warm for salads, sandwiches, or a main dish.
Notes
- This recipe consistently produces juicy and flavorful chicken breasts by cooking them slowly in broth with well-balanced seasoning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to prevent overcooking and drying out the chicken.
- Resting the chicken after cooking helps the juices redistribute, resulting in moister slices.
- The cooked chicken is versatile and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or quick dinner meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 451 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
