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Three seasoned Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts sit in a dark slow cooker with flavorful sauce and sprinkled fresh herbs, showcasing a juicy and tender appearance.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast is seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning, then slow cooked in chicken broth with butter and fresh garlic until it comes out incredibly tender and juicy. The whole thing takes about 10 minutes to prep, and your slow cooker does the rest. Once it's done, you spoon that rich, garlicky butter broth right over the top before serving.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: Chicken Breast, chicken breast recipe, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken breast, slow cooker recipe
Servings: 4 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken:
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub them all over with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
    Raw seasoned chicken breasts on a white sheet.
  • Assemble in slow cooker:
  • Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the top, then pour in the chicken broth. Scatter the diced butter pieces around the chicken.
    Raw seasoned chicken breasts with cubes of butter on top inside a slow cooker.
  • Cook: On low for 3–4 hours or on high for 1 ½–2 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender. Avoid overcooking to keep it juicy.
  • Rest & serve:
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding. Spoon some of the garlicky butter broth from the slow cooker over the chicken for extra flavor.
  • Garnish:
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
    Slow cooker chicken breasts served on a plate with a fork.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of chicken broth to keep the meat moist. Always check doneness with an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part of the breast, 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 7mg