chicken breast slow cooker recipes
This slow cooker garlic herb chicken breast is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. It's an easy recipe perfect for meal prep or a family dinner. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work!
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lbs.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 piece lemon, juiced Juice of 1 lemon.
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your choice of vegetables, rice, or salad.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices based on your preference. Enjoy your delicious and easy slow-cooked chicken breast!