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Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe, perfect for easy meals and sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

A simple, reliable recipe for juicy slow-cooked chicken breasts that you can use throughout the week in various meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts Choose similar sizes for even cooking.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Or water if broth is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste none Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter Optional for extra richness.
  • 1 squeeze lemon Optional for flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease your slow cooker or use a liner.
  2. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer.
  4. Sprinkle the seasonings evenly on top and add butter or lemon if using.
  5. Cook on low for 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Optional: Spoon some cooking liquid over the sliced chicken for added flavor.

Notes

Consider meal prepping by making a double batch, seasoning them differently for variety. Store in an airtight container with some cooking liquid to keep it moist.