The Juiciest Crockpot Chicken Breast
The Juiciest Crockpot Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Carefully place the 4 chicken breasts into the crockpot, ensuring they are in a single layer if possible.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the chicken breasts. Using a basting brush, gently rub the olive oil into the surface of each chicken breast.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well to create a uniform spice rub.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Evenly sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Gently rub the spices into the chicken to ensure good coverage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cover the crockpot with its lid. Cook the chicken on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 2 to 3 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 180 min
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot. You can serve them whole, or for a versatile option, shred the chicken using two forks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the juicy crockpot chicken breast immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Juiciest Crockpot Chicken Breast
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Carefully place the 4 chicken breasts into the crockpot, ensuring they are in a single layer if possible.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the chicken breasts. Using a basting brush, gently rub the olive oil into the surface of each chicken breast.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well to create a uniform spice rub.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Evenly sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Gently rub the spices into the chicken to ensure good coverage.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cover the crockpot with its lid. Cook the chicken on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 2 to 3 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 180 min - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot. You can serve them whole, or for a versatile option, shred the chicken using two forks.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the juicy crockpot chicken breast immediately and enjoy!