Here’s a super simple 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken recipe that’s flavorful, tender, and perfect for busy days:
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 4–6 hours (LOW)
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs – 4 pieces
- Barbecue sauce – ½ cup (or your favorite sauce)
- Garlic powder – 1 tsp
- Salt & pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add to Slow Cooker:
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over it, coating each piece.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Serve:
- Serve as-is with rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
- Optional: shred the chicken and mix with the sauce for sandwiches or wraps.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of paprika or onion powder (still keeping it simple).
- You can make a double batch for meal prep; it freezes well.
If you want, I can also give a 4-ingredient creamy slow cooker chicken version with cream cheese, which makes it rich and decadent without extra effort. Do you want me to share that?
