This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast takes just 10 minutes of prep and cooks into tender, juicy chicken. It is perfect for busy dinners, meal prep, tacos, salads, and sandwiches.
I am an expert when it comes to cooking easy crockpot chicken recipes. Being a mom of 8 I try to find recipes that I can cook once and use again for other recipes.
This recipe is perfect to shred the tender chicken and top it on your favorite salads, chicken salad sandwiches, or to serve with your favorite vegetables. We even use this slow cooker recipe to meal prep with.
I made this today and the only thing that I added was a packet of Lipton Onion soup mix, just sprinkled it all over the top of the chicken. This recipe came out absolutely delicious and I will definitely make it again.
-Maggie K
Add your favorite seasoning to make this crockpot chicken breasts recipe for a delicious weeknight meal. You may also love slow cooker pot roast recipe, oven baked chicken breast recipe, fried chicken breasts, slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken or crock pot ranch chicken.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts – Try to use chicken breasts that are similar in size so they all finish cooking at the same time. If one is noticeably larger than the others, add a few extra minutes and check it separately with a meat thermometer.
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes if you are out
- Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
- Simple Spices – Salt, Paprika, Black Pepper and Italian Seasoning
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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
Step 1 – Pour the chicken broth in the crock pot. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Step 2 – Drizzle the olive oil on the chicken breast. Use a basting brush to rub the oil onto the chicken breasts. Sprinkle and rub into the chicken the seasoning blend with the basting brush.
Step 3 – Cover and Cook – Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Step 4 – Shred and enjoy – Remove from the crock pot and then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy. Season the tender and juicy chicken with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips for Success
- Cook on low for best texture—this helps prevent dry chicken
- Do not overcook or chicken may become tough
- Use a meat thermometer (165°F) for perfect doneness
- We tested both low and high settings, and low produced more tender results
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before shredding or slicing. This gives the juices time to redistribute through the meat instead of running out onto the cutting board, so every bite stays moist.
- A 4- to 6-quart slow cooker works best for 4 chicken breasts. Too large, and the chicken can cook faster than expected and dry out. Too small, and it won’t cook evenly.
Variations Ideas
- Change Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. You can season with taco seasoning, Fajita Seasoning Recipe, garlic powder, onion powder and more. We have even added in fresh herbs such as basil, thyme and rosemary.
- Change Chicken – You can also use this seasoning to cook chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
Serving Suggestions
This shredded chicken can be used for many different recipes. After cooking, shred it for one of these family favorite recipes, or serve it whole with an easy, budget-friendly side dish.
- Chicken Enchiladas – White Chicken Enchiladas is loaded with shredded chicken and rolled in a flour tortilla. Then topped with creamy white sauce for delicious flavor. We even have used it to make Chicken Tacos.
- Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese – Mix this shredded chicken with buffalo sauce to create the ultimate grilled cheese.
- Chicken Caesar Wrap – Use the shredded chicken to make a delicious chicken Caesar wrap. Makes it delicious a great quick lunch or a light dinner.
Storage and Freezer Tips
- Refrigerator – Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freezer – Freeze cooked chicken up to 3 months.
- Reheating – Reheat with a splash of broth to keep it moist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Use broth, avoid overcooking, and cook on low for best results.
Once your chicken is cooked, then it is ready to be shredded for many different recipes. You can easily shred the chicken with forks or use these tips to shred with a hand mixer.
This helps to save time by shredding the chicken with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Yes! I always cook frozen chicken breast in the crockpot and do not change the cooking time. Make sure to check with a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees before serving.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
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Instructions
- Pour ½ cup of chicken broth in the bottom of a crock pot.
- Place 4 chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the chicken breast and use a basting brush to rub the oil onto the chicken breasts.
- Mix together 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle it onto the chicken and rub into the chicken breasts with the basting brush.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the crock pot and then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy!
This recipe was simple and super! The boneless breasts turned out so tender and yummy! Thank you, Carrie!
Sue – I’m so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to share such positive feedback
Hi Carrie can I add dry barbecue seasoning to this chicken recipe. Do you think it will be okay. We don’t like it saucy but want the barbecue flavor