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Slow Cooker Herb-Spiced Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Breast with Herbs recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a flavorful blend of paprika, oregano, garlic, and onion powders. Perfectly cooked in a crockpot, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy days and meal prepping, offering a wholesome and savory main course ready in just over three hours.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)

Seasonings

  • 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

Moisture

  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. Add liquid base: Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot to provide moisture during cooking, helping keep the chicken breasts tender and juicy throughout the slow cooking process.
  2. Mix seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, dried oregano or Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all spices.
  3. Season chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over all sides of the chicken breasts. Use your hands or a spoon to gently rub the spices onto the chicken, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
  4. Arrange chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker in a single layer, spacing them out for even cooking and heat circulation.
  5. Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for about 2 hours. Confirm the chicken is fully cooked by checking that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using an instant-read thermometer.
  6. Rest and serve: Allow the chicken breasts to rest inside the crockpot for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve whole, sliced, or shredded according to your preference.

Notes

  • This recipe scales down easily to prepare fewer chicken breasts by halving the ingredients and adjusting cooking time slightly.
  • Leftover cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
  • Using low sodium chicken broth helps control salt content, but water works well as a low-sodium alternative.
  • Always verify the internal temperature of the chicken with a thermometer to ensure food safety and avoid undercooking.

Find it online: https://justworthi.com/slow-cooker-herb-spiced-chicken-breast-recipe/