Slow Cooker V8 Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker V8 Chicken recipe! Packed with tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a vibrant V8 vegetable juice base, this dish is a comforting combination of healthy and satisfying. Fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, along with fragrant garlic and a blend of oregano, basil, and paprika, create a rich, savory sauce that infuses every bite with wholesome goodness. The slow cooking process allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, making it an effortless yet impressive one-pot meal. Perfectly served over rice, mashed potatoes, or paired with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce, this make-ahead meal will quickly become a family favorite. Ideal for busy days, it requires just 15 minutes of prep time before the slow cooker does the rest. Try this easy slow cooker chicken recipe today for a nutritious, satisfying dinner that practically cooks itself!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 cups V8 vegetable juice
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 large Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely dice the onion. Peel and slice the carrots into rounds. Slice the celery stalks into thin pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.

Step 5

Pour the V8 vegetable juice over the chicken breasts.

Step 6

Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the slow cooker, spreading it evenly over the chicken.

Step 7

Sprinkle the oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the contents of the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf on top.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours or until the chicken is tender enough to shred with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf. Optional: Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker for a stew-like dish or serve the chicken breasts whole with the sauce spooned on top.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley (if using) and serve warm. This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1858.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1601.4

Total Fat 40.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 5017.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.6g
Protein 226.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 316.8mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 4397.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 58.4%

Carbs: 18.2%