Slow Cooker Chicken: The Easiest Juicy Recipe for Dinner
This Slow Cooker Chicken recipe is simple, juicy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken