Slow Cooker Chicken

This simple slow cooker chicken is tender, juicy, and works for many meals (rice, wraps, sandwiches, salads, etc.). It requires minimal prep and cooks while you do other things.

🧾 Ingredients

• 700 g – 1 kg chicken (breasts or thighs)

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup chicken broth (or water)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or lemon juice (optional for flavor)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Optional add-ins:

• Carrots

• Potatoes

• Bell peppers

• Mushrooms

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Layer the base
   Place sliced onion and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Add the chicken
   Put the chicken pieces on top.

3. Season
   Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs over the chicken.

4. Add liquid
   Pour chicken broth around the chicken (not directly washing off the seasoning).

5. Cook

   • Low: 6–7 hours

   • High: 3–4 hours

6. Finish

   • Shred the chicken with two forks or serve whole.

   • Mix it with the juices in the pot for extra flavor.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Over rice or mashed potatoes

• In wraps or sandwiches

• With naan or roti

• Mixed into pasta or salad

🔥 Flavor Variations

• Desi Style: Add 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, and chopped tomatoes.

• BBQ Chicken: Add ½ cup BBQ sauce in the last hour.

• Creamy Chicken: Stir in ½ cup cream or yogurt at the end.

✅ Tip: Chicken thighs stay juicier in a slow cooker than breasts.

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💡 If you want, I can also give:

• A Pakistani-style slow cooker chicken karahi

• 3-ingredient slow cooker chicken

• Slow cooker chicken for weight loss.