Description
This Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe offers an easy, hands-off method to prepare tender, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of paprika, oregano, garlic, and onion. Perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner, this slow cooker dish requires minimal effort and delivers flavorful results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot to provide moisture during cooking and help keep the chicken tender.
- Make the Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine paprika, dried oregano (or Italian seasoning), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all the spices evenly.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts, using your hands or a spoon to gently rub the spices onto all sides for even coverage.
- Place Chicken in Crockpot: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer, ensuring they are well spaced.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for about 2 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F measured with an instant-read thermometer.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest in the crockpot for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. You can serve the breasts whole, slice them, or shred them according to your preference.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be halved to cook fewer chicken breasts.
- Store any leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Using low sodium broth helps control the salt level, but you can substitute water if preferred.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature to ensure food safety and perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
