Here’s a simple, versatile way to make slow cooker chicken that’s tender, juicy, and full of flavor:
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken
🛒 Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup vegetables (carrots, potatoes, bell peppers)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Place onion slices and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add chicken on top.
2️⃣ Add Liquid
- Pour chicken broth (or a mix of broth and a little lemon juice) over the chicken.
- Add vegetables if using.
3️⃣ Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4️⃣ Optional Finishing Touch
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken and vegetables, then stir 1–2 tsp cornstarch into the liquid and cook on high 10–15 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve chicken with the slow-cooked vegetables and sauce.
- Great over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
🌟 Tips
- Shred or slice chicken before serving for tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
- Flavor variations:
- BBQ slow cooker chicken – use BBQ sauce instead of broth.
- Lemon garlic – add lemon slices and fresh herbs.
- Creamy chicken – stir in cream cheese or sour cream at the end.
I can also give a dump-and-go slow cooker chicken recipe that requires almost no prep and cooks perfectly every time.
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