Miriam's Easy Crock Pot Chicken
Discover your new go-to dinner recipe with Miriam’s Easy Crock Pot Chicken—a simple, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts with aromatic garlic, onions, and a blend of herbs like oregano, thyme, and paprika for a savory, comforting meal. A quick sear in olive oil adds extra depth, while simmering low and slow in chicken broth ensures juicy, melt-in-your-mouth results. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe is perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or even shredding for tacos or salads. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this dish is proof that easy can still be delicious. Keywords: crock pot chicken, slow cooker recipe, easy chicken dinner, tender chicken breast.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
Step 3
Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crock pot.
Step 4
Add the seared chicken breasts on top of the onions and garlic.
Step 5
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, ensuring the liquid covers at least halfway up the chicken pieces.
Step 6
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 7
Once cooked, use tongs to carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it if desired, or keep the pieces whole.
Step 8
Optional: If you'd like a thicker sauce, transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until reduced slightly.
Step 9
Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1096.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1486.2 |
| Total Fat 54.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3027.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.4g | |
| Protein 219.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 90.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 156.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2126.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories