Description
Succulent slow cooker chicken breast delivers tender, juicy meat packed with herbal Mediterranean flavors. Minimal prep and effortless cooking guarantee a delicious meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Broth and Oil:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Craft a zesty spice blend by combining garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Meticulously massage the aromatic seasoning across every crevice of the chicken breasts, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high flame, introducing a drizzle of olive oil to create a sizzling surface.
- Carefully position the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, creating a golden-brown exterior by searing for approximately two minutes on each side.
- Transfer the partially cooked chicken into the slow cooker’s spacious interior.
- Gently cascade chicken broth over the meat, providing essential moisture for the cooking process.
- Secure the slow cooker’s lid, allowing the chicken to simmer and tenderize on low temperature for 4-6 hours.
- Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) using a reliable meat thermometer.
- Extract the chicken from the slow cooker, permitting a brief resting period to redistribute internal juices.
- Present the succulent chicken on a serving platter, optional garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker to ensure even cooking and prevent the chicken from becoming soggy.
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds a rich, caramelized flavor and helps seal in moisture.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, replace chicken broth with bone broth or water to reduce additional carbohydrates.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F, preventing any risk of foodborne illness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg