Description
Slow Cooker Chicken is the ultimate weeknight recipe that fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma. This dish features tender, juicy chicken simmered with vibrant vegetables and a medley of spices, creating a satisfying meal that’s customizable to your taste. Perfect for busy evenings, just set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you relax or tackle other tasks. Serve it alongside rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or teriyaki sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp paprika or Italian herbs
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots and bell peppers), chopped
- Fresh herbs (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Dice onions and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer the vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce; sprinkle spices over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check for doneness: chicken should shred easily with a fork.
- Serve alongside rice or bread, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg